Cleaner: 1st Shift (5:00am - 1:30pm)

Cleaner: 1st Shift (5:00am - 1:30pm)

Salary

$17.87 - $26.80 Hourly

Location

Operations Maintenance Center 605 S. 48th St. Phoenix 85034, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

MO02010-2

Division

Maintenance

Department

LRV Maintenance

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
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Summary

Purpose of Role:

Ensure clean, sanitized trains that support public safety and hygiene, as well as perform general shop janitorial and/or industrial cleaning.

The full pay range for the position is $17.87 to $26.80 per hour with an anticipated starting rate between entry ($17.87) and midpoint ($22.33) of the range. It's essential to note that the actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and internal equity considerations.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and six (6) months experience in:
• Performing janitorial and/or industrial cleaning duties
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

None required.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Wash, rinse, and clean the exterior of rail vehicles using approved cleaning agents and equipment.
• Clean, sanitize, and inspect interior surfaces, including high-contact areas; remove gum and graffiti; and sweep and mop floors.
• Open and inspect light panels to verify proper operation and identify missing or damaged components, such as screws.
• Identify and report needed repairs, safety concerns, or faulty equipment to a supervisor.
• Perform general shop and work-area housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of cleaning procedures.
• Fundamental sanitization practices to maintain public health.
• Essential understanding of safe chemical handling.
• Basic understanding of graffiti and gum removal techniques.
• Introductory knowledge of light fixture inspection requirements.
• Fundamental theory of cleaning high-contact public surfaces.
• Essential processes for identifying equipment needing repair.
• Using a computer and related software.

Skill in:

• Washing train exteriors thoroughly.
• Wiping and sanitizing interior surfaces.
• Sweeping and mopping train floors.
• Removing gum and graffiti from surfaces.
• Inspecting light panels and fixtures.
• Reporting faulty equipment accurately.
• Cleaning shop areas efficiently.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work is performed in combination of a shop environment, rail yard and vehicle setting with routine use of standard cleaning equipment. This role requires light physical exertion; exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

This role typically requires sitting, handling, fine dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, bending, climbing, reaching, twisting, crouching, balancing, crawling, noisy/distracting environment, time pressure, tedious or exacting work, changing of tasks, multi-tasking, emergency situation, irregular work schedule/overtime, noisy/distracting environment and working with others on a team.

This role also experiences daily exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, noise and vibration, fire hazards, physical hazards and communicable diseases; weekly exposure to respiratory hazards; and seasonal exposure to wetness/humidity.

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Health Care Benefits

Effective on the first of the month following date of hire, benefited employees will be eligible for health coverage.

• Medical/Vision/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional)

Holiday Pay

• Paid Holidays

Optional/Additional Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Employee Bus/Light Rail Card

01

This position requires working a first-shift schedule of 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., five (5) days per week, including weekends. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from working this schedule?

• Yes
• No

02

Employment with Valley Metro is contingent upon providing verification of a High School Diploma or GED and successfully completing a background check. Are you able to meet these employment requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your experience performing janitorial and/or industrial cleaning duties.

04

What cleaning equipment have you operated in your janitorial and/or industrial cleaning position(s)?

Required Question

Employer Valley Metro

Address 101 N 1st Avenue

Suite 1400

Phoenix, Arizona, 85003

Phone 602.262.7433

Website http://www.valleymetro.org