Job Description

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

GCU Facilities manages and services all university-owned property. By the development and maintenance of the GCU campus and surrounding areas, GCU aims to support and ensure the accomplishment of the university’s mission. By working creatively and collaboratively, we fulfill the needs of the university by successfully managing our resources while delivering excellent customer service.

The Cleaner/Maintenance performs janitorial duties, and preventive, routine, and small-effort general maintenance in the campus housing facilities. Typically, is assigned to provide services to a specific building; will be assigned to other buildings as needed. This role will be located on ground at our 33rd and Camelback main campus.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 12pm-9pm

Pay: $16

What you will do:

  • Provide a high level of customer service to students and/or faculty and staff.

  • Responsible for janitorial duties in common areas such as: lobbies, elevators, lounges, study rooms, laundry rooms, and restrooms.

  • Assess and report issues related to facilities.

  • Repair or replace air filters, light bulbs, wall plates, light switch plates, doors and related hardware, window screens, dressers, trim and cove base, toilet stopper, toilet chain, sink pop ups and garbage disposals.

  • Assist in projects involving the repair or replacement of floor coverings including tile, luxury vinyl planks, laminate, and carpeting. 

  • Patch, paint and/or finish various types of hard surfaces.

  • Assess any damages to building, furnishings and/or rooms and identifies type of repair work needed.

  • Respond to emergency needs and requests within designated time frames.

  • Regularly completes work orders within Facilities Work Management System.

  • Assist in maintaining Logs and Maintenance reports. 

  • Adhere to safety and security procedures and determines the appropriate action beyond guidelines and reports unsafe conditions to management.

  • Other duties as assigned. 

What you will need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in general maintenance, building maintenance, renovation or construction. Housing maintenance work experience is preferred.

  • Ability to pass background investigations.

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

  • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.

  • Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.

  • Free covered parking

  • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

  • Free on-site gyms at all our office locations.

Application Instructions

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