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Day Facility Worker

Peoria Unified School District, Glendale, AZ, United States


Position Type: School Support Staff/ Maintenance

Date Posted: 4/21/2026

Location: Ironwood High School - Glendale, AZ

Date Available: 04/21/2026

Closing Date: 05/21/2026

Position Title: Day Facility Worker

Department: Building and Grounds

Supervisor: Maintenance Foreperson

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary Classification: 8

Job Summary
Performs a variety of routine/entry level custodial duties to clean and maintain assigned school facilities.

This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Open campus, gates, assigned doors, lights and put out signs

Inspect campus, maintain campus by picking up trash and debris

Clean and maintain facilities as needed throughout the day

Respond to calls on any issues that may arise

Sets up and breaks down event and meeting equipment, tables and seating according to layout provided

Repairs and adjust desks and furniture and light maintenance

Operates a variety of commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment

Inspects doors and windows for proper securement

Participate in fire drills, lockdowns, and secure campus

Contact person for security companies

Basic knowledge of field set-up

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures

Knowledge of the basic principles of custodial maintenance of public facilities and grounds

Knowledge of the principles of operation of commercial cleaning equipment practices and procedures

Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures

Skill in safely mixing and utilizing a variety of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and supplies

Skill in cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas

Skill in operating a variety of cleaning and maintenance equipment

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district

Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED, and one year's experience as a custodian or general maintenance person preferred.

Other Requirements

Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Must be able to pass a background clearance check

Must possess at time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver license

May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications

May be required to perform custodial services and repairs while standing, stooping, bending, crawling and working overhead

May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, infectious diseases, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogens

May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, equipment, tools, parts and materials weighing up to 60 pounds

May be required to operate commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment

May be required to work outside normal working hours

May be required to travel to perform work functions

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