Custodian - Elementary Lead - SAN MARCOS ELEMENTARY

Young World Physical Education; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Retirement through ASRS

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellness

Professional growth credit

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District is seeking an Elementary Lead Custodian to manage cleaning operations at SAN MARCOS ELEMENTARY in Chandler, AZ. The role supports a 12-month schedule with a lead differential and benefits including retirement, health and life insurance, PTO, and wellness programs.

Starting immediately, the position requires a high school diploma, the ability to read/write English, custodial experience, and a clear background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English as pertains to job functions
• Progressively responsible custodial experience
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties relating to cleaning the school site
• Direct and monitor the work of custodians and provide training on an ongoing basis
• Order custodial supplies
• Provide input to the principal for custodian evaluations
• Accurately maintains and cleans custodial equipment
• Cleans assigned areas to prescribed standards and requirements
• Sweep, dust, vacuum, scrub, wax, and polish floors
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork, and equipment
• Zero waste management of trash receptacles
• Move furniture and equipment based on facility needs
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor maintenance
• Monitor and maintain readiness of building safety systems and extinguishers
• Report safety hazards and needs for major repairs
• Secure the facility and manage emergency custodial duties

Skills

Read and write English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian - Elementary Lead - SAN MARCOS ELEMENTARY

Chandler USD 80 SAN MARCOS ELEMENTARY - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Chandler USD 80

Job Details

Job ID: 5887493

Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026
• AZ Big Media’s Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Entry Base Salary:

$ 19.01 +$.45/hour lead differential

Calendar:

5:00 AM - 1:30 PM - 2612H FULL TIME (12 MONTH) 248 work days, 13 paid holidays if full-time employee

Benefits:

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% for two or more years of full time like experience and an additional 1% per year not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

New Hire Education:

1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION:SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE:CUSTODIAN

CALENDAR:2385PT PART-TIMEOR2612H FULLTIME(12 MONTH)

SALARY:GRADE109(SUPPORTHOURLY), PLUS ADDITIONAL .45/HOUR LEAD DIFFERENTIAL

Job Goal:

Maintain a safe, clean,and attractive physical plant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write English as pertains to job functions
• Progressively responsible custodial experience
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

Core Job Functions:

• Perform all duties relating to cleaning the school site
• Direct and monitor the work of custodians and provide training on an ongoing basis
• Order custodial supplies
• Provide input to the principal for custodian evaluations
• Accurately maintains and cleans custodial equipment
• Cleans assigned areas toprescribedstandards and requirements
• Sweep, dust, vacuum, scrub, wax, and polish floors
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork, and equipment
• Empty trash receptacles
• Perform minor repairs
• Move furniture and equipment based on the needs of the facility
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor maintenance
• Be flexible and perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor
• Monitor and maintain the readiness of all building security, safety systems, equipment, and fire extinguishers
• Follow up on sanitation report deviations
• Report safety/security hazards and needs for major repairs in an expeditious manner
• Secures the facility, ensuring the building is locked/unlocked as required
• Handle emergency custodial duties for principals, teachers, and staff
• Follow district policies as outlined
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value and a quality, and it is our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the greatest leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as a morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements - Heavy Work

• Required physical actions include stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Mobility and lifting require employees to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces. They must be able to use a push/pull force of up to 50 pounds for machines and lift items of up to 30 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to assist.
• Occasional tasks may require an employee to climb ladders for cleaning or maintenance.
• Environmental exposures may include travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 10/6/25

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.01 Per Hour

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