DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Salary: Up to $16.0000 per hour (DOE) 

Grade: 10

Closing Date: August 2, 2026

Under general supervision, provides basic janitorial and/or minor maintenance services in various administrative, maintenance, or other DEMA operated government facilities; cleans hard surfaced floors (including stripping, finishing/refinishing) walls, and carpeting; assists in inventorying, ordering and distributing job related supplies; changes bulbs, tubes, ballasts, and A/C filters; may assist in general grounds keeping functions and assists in training new team members. May work with or supervise DOC minimum-security inmates. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Responsibilities include:
• Empty trash, sweep, wet mop, and clean fixtures in the restrooms. Ensure supplies (toilet tissue, soap, and paper towels) are replenished. Supervision of Inmates is as needed.
• Empty wastepaper baskets, sweep, dust mop, and wet mop when necessary for various offices.
• Dust or clean furniture, fixtures, windowsills, registers, doors, walls, and windows.
• Distribute supplies from storage area, clean equipment, replace light bulbs/fluorescent tubes. Ensure storage areas, supply cabinets and buildings are secured after use.
• Assist or perform the stripping of wax, re-wax, and polish floors. Assist or do the vacuuming, cleaning, and shampooing of carpets.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Policies and procedures established for work area.
• Cleaning methods, materials, and practices.
• Operations and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing/polishing machines, and other custodial equipment.
• Chemical reactions of cleaning products and their use on certain types of surfaces.
• Tools, safety procedures and light mechanical operations including plumbing and lighting.
• Rules and regulations to supervise inmates.
• Methodology to perform assigned tasks.

Skilled in:
• Uses of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing/polishing machines, and other custodial equipment.

Ability to:
• Organize and manage time.
• Problem solve.
• Identify training needs.
• Teach operation and care of commercial custodial equipment.
• Identify and correct unsafe work areas.
• Record and report expendable supplies and equipment inventories.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Supervise DOC minimum security prisoners.
• Adjust or change work assignments within pre-established limits.

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. The KSA's indicated would ordinarily be acquired through any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. Includes previous training and experience in custodial work. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is not required but would be a plus.

Special Job Requirements:
• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation.
• In State travel is required.
• Must be able to pass fingerprint and security clearance check.
• Must be willing and able to supervise DOC minimum-security inmates.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer