Custodian I, II - Advocacy Center

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Custodian I, II. This position will work at Gilbert's new Advocacy Center. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Custodian I, II reports to the Custodial Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include:

• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing park facilities, athletic fields, courts, and grounds — including trash, debris, and graffiti removal
• Operating equipment and specialized tools to set up and maintain athletic fields for games and practices
• Inspecting park structures, irrigation systems, and open spaces, and performing basic repairs and maintenance
• Handling landscaping, tree care, and storm cleanup using power equipment such as chainsaws and stump grinders
• Providing friendly, responsive customer service to park visitors and helping resolve issues on the spot
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will, as outlined in the Town's Personnel Policies.

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.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

Posting Closes: September 20, 2026
Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of September 21, 2026
Tentative Start Date: October 12, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

You're someone who takes pride in keeping shared spaces clean, safe, and ready for the community to enjoy. You're comfortable working outdoors in Arizona's varying conditions and confident operating tools and equipment ranging from pressure washers to chainsaws and stump grinders. You notice what needs fixing before it becomes a bigger problem, and you take initiative to make basic repairs on the spot rather than waiting to be told. You enjoy interacting with the public and take satisfaction in delivering dependable, hands-on service every day. The ideal candidate will have previous custodial experience in a medical, healthcare, clinical, public safety, or similar high-use environment and understand appropriate procedures for infection prevention, disinfection, bloodborne pathogens, and handling potentially contaminated materials.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Six months of previous experience and/or training involving custodial, grounds maintenance, and athletic field work
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• OSHA training and SDS training

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.

To view the slide show presentation above, click here.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.