Custodian, Lead (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring for a custodian role at University High School, 5th St & Swan Ave area. The position is 12-month, 8 hours per day, with a full-time schedule and prorated benefits for partial weeks.

The job requires background checks, immunizations, and district training as part of pre-employment, with pay adjustments reflecting community-supported overrides. The role includes performing cleaning duties to district standards and supervising Custodian activities to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years custodial experience.
• Speak, read, and write in English.
• Comprehend graphic/oral instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs various cleaning duties in assigned areas of district buildings or schools.
• Monitors the activities and assignments of Custodians.

Skills

Custodial experience

English proficiency

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

Summary

Performs various cleaning duties in assigned areas of district buildings or schools in accordance with county health department standards and standards established by site administrators. Monitors the activities and assignments of Custodians.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years or more of custodial experience
• Speak, read, and write in English.
• Comprehend graphic/oral instructions in English

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Post-offer/pre-employment physical examination and 50lb. lift test.
• Mandatory TUSD New-Hire Custodial Training.
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: University High School - 5th St & Swan Ave Area

Classification: Blue Collar

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.