Custodian-Gary Knox

Gary A Knox Elementary; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gary A Knox Elementary in Yuma, AZ is hiring a Custodian to maintain a clean and safe school environment. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and common areas, as well as monitoring doors and HVAC systems to ensure safety and energy efficiency.

The role requires physical ability to lift and move objects, and to follow written and verbal instructions. This is a full-time position with 258 days of work annually.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift average to heavy weights, bend, stoop, reach and climb.

Responsibilities

• Keeps buildings and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Regulates HVAC to maintain comfortable temperatures and conserve energy.
• Checks exit doors and panic hardware during occupancy.
• Cleans classrooms, chalkboards, and trash daily.
• Cleans corridors after school and as needed during the day.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms daily and maintains fixtures.

Skills

Reading and writing

Physical strength

Job description

Custodian-Gary Knox

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This job is also posted in Crane Elementary School District 13

Job Details

Job ID: 5944154

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB GOAL:

To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• 2. Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• 3. Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• 4. Cleans classrooms daily, i.e. dusts furniture, cleans chalkboards, chalk trays, empties trash cans, etc.
• 5. Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.
• 6. Cleans and disinfects rest rooms daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• 7. Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• 8. Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed.
• 9. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• 10. Reports immediately to the principal any damage to school property.
• 11. Remains on school premises during school hours (except during lunch) and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance if required.
• 12. Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors, windows and gates are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• 13. Monitors crosswalk as requested by the supervisor.
• 14. Assists substitute custodians in requirements of duties when needed.
• 15. Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• 2. Ability to lift average to heavy weights, bend, stoop, reach and climb.

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Lead Custodian

R14538

Range 11

258 Days - Full Time

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $16.15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lynnsie Popiel-Noble , Dist Receptionist/HR Tech
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]