Custodian I - Cactus Yards

Custodian I - Cactus Yards

Salary

$17.17 - $24.04 Hourly

Location

Gilbert, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0252

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR PARKS & OPEN SPACES

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Custodian I. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Custodian I reports to the Parks Field Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of equipment, park spaces, athletic fields, courts, and other items related to assigned area, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, and litter pick up.
• Operates equipment, machinery, and/or tools in the maintenance and support of assigned areas. This includes preparations of the athletic fields, utilizing specialized equipment for games and practices
• Sets up, monitors, and inspects assigned areas, facilities, or equipment and identifies problems and necessary repairs. Initiates actions, and performs basic repair and maintenance on park structures, irrigation systems, athletic fields, landscaping, and open spaces.
• Monitors inventory levels of equipment, supplies, and materials. Determines supplies needed. Stocks or distributes supply items.
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This role requires afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. In addition, this position will be expected to work some holidays and/or fill in for staff shortages during the week. Some periodic flexibility is a must.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline*:

Posting Closes: June 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Interview Invites Sent: July 1, 2026

In-Person Interviews: July 6 or 7, 2026

Anticipated New Hire Start Date: July 20, 2026

• Subject to change and for planning purposes only

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Here are some position requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Six months of previous experience and/or training involving custodial work.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid Arizona Drivers License.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation

This position requires a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.This position has been designated as a Heavy work position. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Each question should be answered completely and not be duplicative of previous responses. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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• No

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least six months of professional custodial experience with this type of work being the primary function of the job?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of general building and grounds maintenance custodial experience do you have?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than two years
• More than two years, less than three years
• More than three years

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How many years of experience do you have removing or painting over spray paint and other types of graffiti from a variety of surfaces?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than two years
• More than two years, less than three years
• More than three years

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How many years of experience do you have power washing walkways, building exteriors, ramadas and amenities such as picnic tables?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than two years
• More than two years, less than three years
• More than three years

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How many years of experience do you have providing custodial support for special projects and events, to include moving and cleaning furniture, fixtures and equipment, and maintaining supply and material inventories?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than two years
• More than two years, less than three years
• More than three years

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How many years of experience do you have cleaning playground equipment and maintaining playground wood chip, rubber and sand safety surfacing?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than two years
• More than two years, less than three years
• More than three years

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How many years of experience do you have emptying and cleaning trash containers, and picking up and disposing of trash from floors and grounds areas?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than two years
• More than two years, less than three years
• More than three years

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse / Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs