Custodian III - Sheriff's Department

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,127 - 33,944; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a Custodian III to join the Sheriff's Department. This position involves leading custodial operations, training staff, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety in facilities.

The ideal candidate will have four years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles, and a valid driver license. Applicants should be ready to work in various environments, including jails or detention centers, ensuring compliance with safety practices.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in custodial work with 1 year of supervision.
• Experience with Pima County as Custodian II may substitute.
• Valid driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
• Supervise and train custodial workers.
• Inspect completed work for standards.

Skills

Supervision

Cleaning and maintenance

Safety documentation

Education

Education from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department: Sheriff's Department

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5874 - Custodian III

Salary Grade: 3

Pay Range: $18.24 - $24.64 per hour

Position is currently open.

Essential Functions

• Performs cleaning and maintenance of buildings, office facilities, and surrounding areas.
• Acts as lead position; may be assigned to work at jail or detention center.
• Trains and instructs custodial workers in proper methods, procedures, and infection control techniques.
• Inspects completed work to determine conformance to accepted standards.
• Supervises and participates in loading, unloading, and moving supplies, equipment, and furniture.
• Documents and reports safety hazards and potential facility problems.
• Checks inmate areas and trash bags for contraband; confiscates, documents, and disposes of contraband, and reports to corrections staff.
• Transports inmate work crews in an assigned vehicle to satellite locations to perform custodial functions.
• Maintains an inventory of custodial equipment and supplies.
• Prepares cleaning and disinfectant solutions and ensures proper disposal.
• Inspects equipment to determine needs for parts, repairs, overhaul, and replacement.
• Supervises inmate work crews on job sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial custodial work, including one (1) year of direct supervision of unskilled or semi‑skilled workers, OR two (2) years of experience with Pima County as a Custodian II or a closely related classification.
• Relevant education from an accredited college or university may substitute for required work experience.
• Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the application.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources will consider only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be evaluated against advertised preferred qualifications. The hiring authority will interview candidates from a referral list.

Supplemental Information

• Valid driver license required at application and appointment.
• 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review required.
• Special access authorization for law‑enforcement or courts computerized databases and communications systems may be required.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements

Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.