Day Facility Worker (SMHS)

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District is seeking a Day Facility Worker to perform routine custodial duties at Centralized Maintenance - Glendale, AZ. The role supports the Building and Grounds department and requires reliability to help keep school facilities clean and safe.

Responsibilities include opening/closing campuses, cleaning facilities, light maintenance, and assisting with event setup. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with background checks and a valid AZ driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; custodial/maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper chemical handling.
• Ability to read and follow district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Open campus and secure facilities as assigned.
• Clean and maintain facilities and respond to issues as needed.
• Operate cleaning machinery and perform minor repairs.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Ensure doors and windows are secure and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Custodial basics

Facilities knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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Openings as of 7/30/2026

Day Facility Worker (SMHS) JobID: 24601

• Position Type:
  School Support Staff/ Maintenance
• Date Posted:
  7/28/2026
• Location:
  Centralized Maintenance - Glendale, AZ
• Closing Date:
  08/28/2026

Position Title: Day Facility Worker

Department: Building and Grounds

Supervisor: Maintenance Foreperson

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary Classification: 8

Job Summary

Performs a variety of routine/entry level custodial duties to clean and maintain assigned school facilities.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Open campus, gates, assigned doors, lights and put out signs
• Inspect campus, maintain campus by picking up trash and debris
• Clean and maintain facilities as needed throughout the day
• Respond to calls on any issues that may arise
• Sets up and breaks down event and meeting equipment, tables and seating according to layout provided
• Repairs and adjust desks and furniture and light maintenance
• Operates a variety of commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Inspects doors and windows for proper securement
• Participate in fire drills, lockdowns, and secure campus
• Contact person for security companies
• Basic knowledge of field set-up
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of custodial maintenance of public facilities and grounds.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of commercial cleaning equipment practices and procedures.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in safely mixing and utilizing a variety of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and supplies.
• Skill in cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas.
• Skill in operating a variety of cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or GED, AND one year's experience as a custodian or general maintenance person preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearence check.
• Must possess at time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
• May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications
• May be required to perform custodial services and repairs while standing, stooping, bending, crawling and working overhead.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, infectious diseases, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogens.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, equipment, tools, parts and materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to operate commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Postings current as of 7/30/2026 9:39:28 PM CST.