Custodian Elementary

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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF
JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN
CALENDAR: 2385PT PART-TIME OR 2612H FULL TIME (12 MONTH)
SALARY: GRADE 109 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

WORK HOURS: 2PM-10:30PM

Job Goal:

Maintain a safe clean and attractive physical plant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Previous custodial experience desired
• Satisfactory criminal background check

Core Job Functions:

• Sweep dust vacuum scrub wax and polish the floors and surfaces
• Wash windows walls woodwork and equipment
• Cleans assigned areas toprescribed standards and requirements
• Empty trash receptacles
• Perform minor repairs
• Move furniture and equipment based on the needs of the facility
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor maintenance
• Inspect all fire equipment on campus and maintain records of inspection
• Report safety/security hazards and needs for major repairs in an expeditious manner
• Secures the facility ensuring building is locked/unlocked as required
• Handle emergency custodial duties for principals teachers and staff
• Follow district policies as outlined
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors

Core Values

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value a quality and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students staff and patrons to have the opportunity tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers as it relates to position in a prompt efficient friendly and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous cooperative working relationships with students staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements Heavy Work:

• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping kneeling crouching standing walking sitting finger or manual dexterity repetitive finger motion speaking hearing seeing (with correction) focusing ability or other factors applicable to the job.
• Employee must be able to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces while performing various duties including but not limited to push/pull force of up to 100 pounds for various machines.
• Employee must stand constantly and walk frequently lifting items of various sizes up to 50 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to lift safely.
• Employee may rarely be required to climb ladders to perform various stocking inventory cleaning or maintenance tasks
• Employees may be subject to travel fumes odors chemicals blood-borne pathogens workplace restrictions cold and/or hot temperatures and loud noises
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.

Updated 10/7/25