K-8 Custodial Supervisor & Safety Lead

Cartwright School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartwright School District is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to oversee custodial operations for K8 campuses across the district, ensuring clean, safe, sanitary, and secure learning environments in line with OSHA, ADOSH, EPA, and Arizona health standards.

The role provides leadership, training, safety oversight, scheduling coordination, and inspections for custodial staff. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, deep cleaning during breaks, inventory, and collaboration with site administrators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years custodial experience.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Card required.
• Spanish language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, assign, and evaluate custodial staff across assigned K8 campuses.
• Coordinate staffing coverage including substitutes.
• Provide corrective coaching, lead safety meetings, and promote accountability.
• Mentor lead custodians and support staff development.
• Oversee daily cleaning and sanitation of classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, libraries, gyms, offices, and common areas.
• Plan and supervise deep cleaning, floor care, and carpet maintenance during scheduled breaks.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness, maintenance needs, and safety hazards.
• Coordinate custodial services for school and community events.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADOSH, EPA, and Arizona health/safety rules.
• Enforce chemical storage, labeling, handling, and SDS compliance.
• Conduct and document safety inspections; investigate incidents.
• Ensure proper PPE use and emergency readiness.
• Train staff in cleaning, infection control, equipment use, ladder safety, chemical handling.
• Maintain training records and certifications.
• Monitor supplies, control chemical use, minimize waste.
• Assist with budget planning and equipment replacement recommendations.
• Collaborate with principals and district departments.
• Respond to campus concerns and work orders.
• Participate in facilities planning and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Spanish bilingual

Safety leadership

Staff training

Communication skills

Facility knowledge

Tools

Work order systems

Job description

Cartwright School District is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to oversee custodial operations for K8 campuses across the district, ensuring clean, safe, sanitary, and secure learning environments in line with OSHA, ADOSH, EPA, and Arizona health standards.

The role provides leadership, training, safety oversight, scheduling coordination, and inspections for custodial staff. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, deep cleaning during breaks, inventory, and collaboration with site administrators.