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Custodian - MYCA (Mesa Youth Creative Agency)
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$35,191 / year median in Arizona
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Custodian - MYCA (Mesa Youth Creative Agency)
Mesa USD 4
Custodial - Mesa, Arizona This job is also posted in Mesa USD 4
Job Details
Job ID:
5911670
Application Deadline:
Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
2nd Shift Evening (plus $.35/hr shift pay)
Base Hourly:
$17.12
Class/Calendar:
A12, 12 months
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
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 ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To perform custodial duties as required by district standards; to maintain the cleanliness and safe conditions of a school environment
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 Operations. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform custodial duties as required by district standards
Perform many diversified tasks each day to maintain the cleanliness and safe condition of the schools
Operate custodial power equipment
Assist in moving equipment and furniture as required
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and
Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications:
Working knowledge and experience of custodial equipment, supplies, and proper cleaning procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
High School education or GED preferred
Skills & Competencies:
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability to work independently, under pressure and follow directions
Ability to perform heavy manual labor as required
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members
Satisfactory work record
Ability to communicate effectively
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Custodians work inside classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and offices, as well as outside maintaining school grounds
Frequent use of cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and floor treatments requires proper safety precautions
Exposed to high temperatures when working outside
Requires long periods of standing and walking, often covering large areas of the school throughout the shift
Frequently bends to clean floors, pick up trash, and access low areas
Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and other cleaning activities require repetitive arm and hand movements
Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$17.12 Per Hour