Custodian Lead At Westwood

Custodian Lead - Senior High
2ND Shift Evening (plus $.35/hr shift pay)
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate:
$20.31
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum
New hire education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Class/Calendar:
B22, 12 months
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
OVERVIEW
To oversee custodial staff assigned to school; to perform custodial duties as required by district standards; and to maintain the cleanliness and safe conditions of the school environment.
QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Minimum two years custodial experience; minimum twelve months supervisory experience preferred; above average work record
• Knowledge of district policy and procedures helpful
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Record keeping experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel
• Ability to instruct and assist custodial staff in the correct procedures to perform duties
• Knowledge of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures
• Ability to plan and organize effectively, work independently and under pressure
• Ability to supervise employees and resolve personnel and custodial issues
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor as required; ability to lift approximately 50 pounds

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the daily work assignments of custodians assigned to school; check work assignments daily
• Assist custodial site manager with the coordination of many diversified tasks (i.e. heating, cooling, lights, security of facility, coordination with other departments for special projects, etc) each day to maintain the school plant
• Request needed supplies and equipment from custodial site manager
• Assist with site inspections according to MPS approved standards to ensure the aesthetic appearance, functionality, and safety of school facility and campus
• Assist with the Implementation of improvements in cleaning procedures when necessary
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION
Custodial Site Manager
Supervisor, Custodial Area
Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.