School Custodian

Legacy Traditional Schools; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Discounted onsite childcare

Job summary

Legacy Traditional Schools is seeking a dedicated custodian to perform cleaning, basic repairs, and campus inspections to maintain a safe and welcoming learning environment. Duties include daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, bathrooms, and common areas, plus event setup and routine maintenance.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to support summer schedules and campus events. Prior custodial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 6 months custodial related experience.
• Basic cleaning methods, equipment and products knowledge.
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains building facilities including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, bathrooms, library/media rooms, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses' rooms, stages and lobby/receptionist areas.
• Performs the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings and events (including daily cafeteria set-up).
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors using cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment.
• Cleans and/or polishes walls, ceilings, windows, and building fixtures and whiteboards.
• Cleans entryways, hallways, door mats, and door glass daily.
• Dusts furniture, walls, light fixtures, baseboards, student desks and other equipment.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Cleans and services cleaning equipment daily and as needed.
• Applies wax or sealers to wood or concrete floors as directed by District Facilities.
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as light bulb and filter changes.
• Notifies Campus Facility Manager or Custodial Supervisor of the need to order materials/supplies, need for major repairs, or additions to building operating systems
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Walk, stand and remain on your feet for extended periods, up to 4 hours or more at a time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Cleaning expertise

HAZMAT knowledge

Manual handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Vacuum equipment

Ladders

Job description

Ignite your desire to be the best!

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.
At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators' best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision, performs a variety of facilities related work that includes but is not limited to cleaning, repairing and campus related inspections. This is a hands-on position physically undertaking a variety of assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans and maintains building facilities including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, bathrooms, library/media rooms, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses' rooms, stages and lobby/receptionist areas.
• Performs the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings and events (including daily cafeteria set-up).
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors using cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment.
• Cleans and/or polishes walls, ceilings, windows, and building fixtures and whiteboards.
• Cleans entryways, hallways, door mats, and door glass daily.
• Dusts furniture, walls, light fixtures, baseboards, student desks and other equipment.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Cleans and services cleaning equipment daily and as needed.
• Applies wax or sealers to wood or concrete floors as directed by District Facilities.
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as light bulb and filter changes.
• Notifies Campus Facility Manager or Custodial Supervisor of the need to order materials/supplies, need for major repairs, or additions to building operating systems
• Ability to operate and mechanical understanding of the following machines, tools, and other special equipment and supplies used to perform job duties: hand tools, small power tools, ladder, backpack and upright vacuum, floor buffer, cleaning and polishing chemicals, wheeled utility cart, & moving equipment.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets required.
• Able to be flexible regarding work hours to support campus, events and other needs as they arise. Flexible during the summer school schedule as needed.
• Work in an outdoor and indoor environment while cleaning and repairing equipment, furniture and buildings.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Walk, stand and remain on your feet for extended periods, up to 4 hours or more at a time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• High school diploma or GED or 6 months custodial related experience.
• Basic cleaning methods, equipment and products knowledge.
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Two or more years experience as a school custodian.
• Expert knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment (including power tools/hand tools), and cleaning products.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best!

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best. We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities. Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.