FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Job Description

Custodian / Day Porter - District Wide
Multiple Positions Available
2026 - 2027 School Year

Position Title: Custodian / Day Porter
Department/Section: District Wide/ Facilities
Supervisor: Custodial Supervisor/Facilities Manager

Hourly Rate: $18.35 - $19.10/hour (depending on experience)
Pay Grade: 21
Schedule: 40 hours/week (Monday - Friday; hours/day & times TBD); 12 month position; Benefit Eligible; Arizona State Retirement System eligible.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
Support the mission and values of the Flagstaff Unified School District to ensure the safety of occupants and maintain the cleanliness and readiness of all campus areas

DUTIES:

Perform general cleaning/minor maintenance
Clean floors, stairs, restrooms
Empty trash cans
Wash windows, doors & lockers
Assist with unloading delivery trucks in summer & occasionally evenings
Store materials and dispose of boxes
Move furniture/or equipment (may also include assembling furniture)
Secure building at night by locking doors &windows
Direct or report people on campus without apparent authorization (i.e. employee or visitor badge)
Clean and disinfect restrooms
Replace light bulbs
Set up and/or take down equipment for sporting events, concerts, evening school and other meetings or special events
Set up/take down bleachers, chairs and/or risers as needed for performances
Assist with grounds maintenance, mowing, grounds keeping, snow removal (especially during times of heavy snow), painting, raking or other similar tasks. Pick up trash around outside of school building
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED - preferred
At least six months experience cleaning large institutions desirable
Ability to lift in excess of 70 pounds
Pass District background check
Must be able to meet the working conditions of the job
Committed to following all district guidelines and policies

Working Conditions
Indoor – classroom environment. Outdoor – all weather conditions and temperatures. Playground environment. Contact with public, employees, children and parents. Exposure to noise, dusts, gas, fumes and cleaning chemicals.

Physical Requirements
Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion and movement is required to perform the aspects of the job. Work involves sitting and moving for extended periods of time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching, bending, hold and grasping objects. Work requires climbing of a ladder and pushing/pulling/lifting of up to 70lbs. Work requires repetitive tasks. Verbal communication ability required.

Equipment, Aids, Tools and Materials
Uses cleaning equipment which includes but is not limited to: wheeled carts, mops, brooms, rags, and cleaning chemicals. The use of power equipment used by custodial staff is required. FUSD recognizes that ever changing development of cleaning supplies and materials but expects all staff to keep abreast of changing requirements and use provided to them.

Thank you for your interest in the Flagstaff Unified School District. Please submit a complete application. Education information must be included in the application. Complete work history needed for proper placement on the salary schedule. If this information is not complete, your application will be returned. All applicants (including current district employees) must submit a complete online application.

Current Internal candidates, please contact Human Resources @ HR@fusd1.org for hourly rate information. Years of service and grade movement (up or down) will be considered.

All employees are subject to a criminal background check. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability. Offers of employment, contingent upon funding.

Custodian/Day Porter - District Wide (Multiple Positions Available) (2026-2027)