Night Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Night Custodian to join a diverse facilities team. The role focuses on cleaning and preparing the campus for the next school day, with responsibilities across classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, and offices.

The candidate should be able to work independently, lift up to 75 pounds, and operate cleaning equipment. Availability for a flexible schedule, including some nights, is required. Immediate start is requested.

Qualifications

• High school degree required
• Availability for hours 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and power tools
• Flexible schedule including nights may be required

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities: sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean facilities
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and offices as assigned
• Empty waste receptacles and recycle materials; report hazards
• Move furniture and set up spaces for events; assist with maintenance as needed
• Lock/unlock doors and maintain security of assigned areas

Skills

Evening hours 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Independent work

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Operation of cleaning equipment

Flexible schedule

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

High school degree

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Scottsdale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Night Custodian

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Scottsdale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5881027
Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The custodian works with a diverse team, ensuring that campus is cleaned and ready for the next school day.

The custodian contributes to fostering the Catholic School culture by serving as a witness to the community. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone, email, and written messages; to ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; willingness to seek the latest educational practices and implement; and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude are expected. Your job has when few other people are around on campus so the ability to work independently is a must.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; dust, wash and polish furniture and woodwork.
• Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; maintain lunch areas and areas around play equipment; maintain and tumble locks and lockers, empty waste receptacles; recycle bottles and other materials; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris and graffiti as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls, windows, and window coverings; unclog drains and toilets.
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building; perform emergency cleanup services resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling and illness; assist in reporting and preventing vandalism.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean white boards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean tables, chairs and floors.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; prepare classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following special events.
• Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate authority.
• Assist in receiving, assembling, and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Respond to daily emergencies such as clean-ups, set-ups, loading and unloading supplies.
• Train and provide guidance to new personnel.
• Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods
• Perform any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by your supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Availability for hours 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to safely operate power tools and equipment
• Experience with gas and electric maintenance vehicles; i.e., golf carts
• General knowledge of care for storing cleaning items
• Must be able to work independently and on a flexible schedule
• May be required to work a flexible schedule, to include nights
• Must be able to perform strenuous tasks and can lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to lift, move and use ladders, lifts, and other related equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to stand for periods of time outside in the heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position will require some evening and weekend hours.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

EVALUATION

The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures developed by the Diocese of Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory under the direction of the Leadership team.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve-month, full-time, hourly non-exempt employee. The Leadership team under the guidance of the Diocese of Phoenix establishes base salaries and stipends. A schedule of mandatory days and extra responsibilities is provided prior to the start of a new school year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference given to a practicing Catholic, but faithful persons of other faiths are welcome (admin jobs must be practicing Catholic)
• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic; if non-Catholic, willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy
• High school degree required
• Experience preferred
• Current driver’s license
• Receive Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct. AZ Fingerprint clearance completed. All completed prior to the start date.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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