Custodian I, II - Advocacy Center

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Custodian I/II for their Advocacy Center in Gilbert, AZ. The role involves cleaning offices, restrooms, and common areas, with responsibilities including waste removal, sanitation, and room setup for events. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, six months of custodial experience, and a valid Arizona Driver's License.

OSHA/SDS training is preferred. This on-site, non-exempt position requires afternoon/evening and weekend hours with overtime

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Six months of custodial, grounds maintenance, and athletic field work experience and/or training.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• OSHA training and SDS training.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect offices, common areas, conference rooms, lobbies, hallways, breakrooms, and public spaces.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, mirrors, partitions, dispensers, floors, and fixtures.
• Refill consumables (toilet paper, towels, soap, hand sanitizer).
• Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste to designated areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, spot-clean floors and maintain surfaces.
• Assist with meeting and event room setup and breakdown.
• Monitor custodial closets and report supplies or repairs.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, security, pest, or custodial concerns.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Custodian I, II. This position will work at Gilbert's new Advocacy Center. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Custodian I, II reports to the Custodial Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include:

• Clean and disinfect offices, common areas, conference rooms, lobbies, hallways, breakrooms, and public spaces.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, mirrors, partitions, dispensers, floors, and fixtures.
• Refill toilet paper, paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, and other consumable supplies.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste to designated collection areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, spot-clean, and maintain hard-surface and carpeted flooring.
• Clean glass, doors, walls, baseboards, furniture, and other building surfaces.
• Perform routine touchpoint disinfection of door handles, counters, fixtures, and other frequently contacted surfaces.
• Assist with meeting and event room set up and breakdown.
• Monitor custodial closets and notify the supervisor when supplies or equipment need replenishment or repair.
• Identify and report maintenance, plumbing, safety, security, pest, or custodial concerns.
• Properly use and maintain custodial chemicals, tools, and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and safety requirements, including routine light maintenance and preparation of equipment as needed.
• Place appropriate signage and barriers when performing wet-floor or other cleaning activities.
• Respond to spills, restroom issues, and other routine custodial service requests.
• Follow established safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will, as outlined in the Town's Personnel Policies.

This role requires afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. In addition, this position will be expected to work some holidays and/or fill in for staff shortages during the week. Some periodic flexibility is a must.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

Posting Closes: September 20, 2026

Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of September 21, 2026

Tentative Start Date: October 12, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

You're someone who takes pride in keeping shared spaces clean, safe, and ready for the community to enjoy. You're comfortable working outdoors in Arizona's varying conditions and confident operating tools and equipment ranging from pressure washers to chainsaws and stump grinders. You notice what needs fixing before it becomes a bigger problem, and you take initiative to make basic repairs on the spot rather than waiting to be told. You enjoy interacting with the public and take satisfaction in delivering dependable, hands‑on service every day.

The ideal candidate will have previous custodial experience in a medical, healthcare, clinical, public safety, or similar high-use environment and understand appropriate procedures for infection prevention, disinfection, bloodborne pathogens, and handling potentially contaminated materials.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Six months of previous experience and/or training involving custodial, grounds maintenance, and athletic field work
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• OSHA training and SDS training

This position is an At‑Will position and is FLSA Non‑Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.

This position requires a pre‑employment physical and/or drug screen.

To view the slide show presentation above, click here.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.