Day Custodian - Mountain View High School

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

ASRS retirement match

Health and life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Day Custodian at Mountain View High School to perform custodial and maintenance tasks under the Custodial Site Manager. The role requires reliable, on-time attendance and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications include a valid Arizona driver’s license, at least one year of custodial experience, and knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment. The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to operate golf cart or gator type vehicle.
• Minimum one year custodial and/or general maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of custodial equipment, chemicals, supplies and cleaning procedures.
• Working knowledge of hand tools and pressure washers.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial and maintenance functions as assigned by custodial site manager.
• Implement instructions from custodial manager.
• Assist custodial site manager with safety, energy conservation and security procedures.
• Assist in the coordination of work orders generated at school site.
• Assist with start-up and closing of school.
• Perform other related duties to support efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Assist other personnel as needed to support their work activities.

Skills

Arizona driver's license

Custodial experience

Cleaning procedures

Maintenance equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washers

Hand tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Day Custodian - Mountain View High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913588

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizonafor multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $17.12

Class/Calendar: A12,12 months

Benefits:

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary: To perform custodial and maintenance functions for school under the direction of Custodial Site Manager

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Custodial. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial and maintenance functions as assigned by custodial site manager
• Implement instructions from custodial manager
• Assist custodial site manager with safety, energy conservation and security procedures
• Assist in the coordination of work orders generated at school site
• Assist with start-up and closing of school
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, in support of the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to operate golf cart or gator type vehicle
• Minimum one year custodial and/or general maintenance experience
• Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, chemicals, supplies and cleaning procedures
• Working knowledge and experience of hand tools, pressure washers and other general maintenance equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administrator, staff and operations personnel
• Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work tasks
• Ability to follow and implement directives

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Custodians work inside classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and offices, as well as outside maintaining school grounds
• Schools can be bustling with students, teachers, and activities, requiring custodians to navigate through crowds and maintain order
• Frequent use of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and floor treatments requires proper safety precautions
• May work special events at school including week-ends
• May be exposed to high temperatures when working outside
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift 50 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.12 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required