Elementary Site Lead

Peoria Unified School District; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District seeks a Site Lead, Elementary in Peoria, AZ to oversee daily maintenance and cleaning at Coyote Hills Elementary. This 12-month, full-time position reports to the Administrator for Maintenance & Facilities.

The Site Lead coordinates custodial staff, conducts safety checks, and supports basic plumbing, electrical, and campus upkeep. Eligibility requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of experience, preferably supervisory in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least five years of custodial/maintenance experience.
• Prefer supervisory or school setting experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively.

Responsibilities

• Open campus and performs daily safety check.
• Communicates with custodial staff the needs of staff and administration.
• Participate in set up for breakfast and lunch; including clean up and trash removal.
• Inspects school buildings and grounds daily for needed attention and repairs.
• Establishes and prioritizes maintenance repairs.
• Process work orders, maintains supply inventory and recommends purchases.
• Promotes safety, health, and comfort of students, teachers, and staff.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Facilities management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: District Maintenance/Custodial/ Campus Foreperson
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Coyote Hills Elementary - Peoria, AZ
• Date Available: 11/12/2026
• Closing Date: 11/27/2026

Position Title: Site Lead, Elementary

Department: Maintenance

Supervisor: Administrator for Maintenance & Facilities

Term of Employment:12-months, Full-Time

Salary Classification: 13

Job Summary: This person is responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleaning of buildings at an Elementary school. In addition, performs general maintenance on plumbing, electrical, building and general maintenance of campus.

Essential Functions: 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

generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Open campus and performs daily safety check
• Communicates with custodial staff the needs of staff and administration
• Participate in set up for breakfast and lunch; including clean up and trash removal.
• Inspects school buildings and grounds on a daily basis for needed attention and/or repairs.
• Establishes and prioritizes maintenance repairs.
• Process work orders, maintains supply inventory and recommends purchases of tools and equipment, as well as regularly used items.
• Strives to promote the safety, health, and comfort of students, teachers, and staff.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or GED, AND at least five years' custodial or maintenance experience, preferably in a supervisory role, or in a school setting, OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity: lift items up to 50 lbs; push items up to 120 lbs. Ability to climb ladders and work from heights and within confined spaces.
• Demonstrate knowledge of shut-off for all major mechanical systems.
• Available for emergency calls
• Train AM/PM staff on facility usage
• Coordinate construction and renovation projects
• Ability to read, write and speak effectively.
• Possess current Arizona driver's license, and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to withstand exposure to outdoor temperatures and various grasses, pollens, cleaning compounds, insecticides, etc.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, school personnel, and the public.