General Laborer (Housekeeping)

Posting Date

06/25/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$17.25 - $18.94 - $20.63 - $24.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $17.43 to $18.94.

This position is Non-Exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Classified – Judicial JMR

Department

D270 Juvenile Probation

About the Position

The Housekeeping attendant performs a variety of basic housekeeping tasks and laundry services in support of the organization's daily operational needs within the Juvenile Detention facility.  
 
NOTE: This position rotates shifts every four months, with shifts from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM and 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Regular weekend and holiday availability is also required.

About The Juvenile Probation Department:

The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Experience:

• Six (6) months of experience in commercial laundry, custodial, maintenance, cleaning, or similarly related work experience

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

• The hiring process requires applicants to pass an interview and background investigation.

• Positions in detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing and require a negative TB result prior to start date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Cleaning and sanitizing procedures. 

• Cleaning equipment used in laundry and custodial work. 

• Cleaning supply storage and rotation procedures. 

• Cleaning agents and the risks of chemical reactions when solutions are mixed.

Skill in:

• Operating cleaning and laundry equipment. 

• Cleaning and properly disposing of bio-hazard waste. 

• Understanding and carrying out all policies, procedures, instructions, rules and   regulations (including all safety training and safety information) associated with this position. 

Ability to:

• Prioritize a variety of tasks.

• Demonstrate appropriate time management. 

• Communicate effectively with team members in English. 

• Operate industrial cleaning equipment. 

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned work areas. 

• Sorts, washes, dries and folds laundry including clothes, shoes, sheets and blankets.

• Perform custodial work and routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, disposing of trash and cleaning restrooms. 

• Utilizes industrial cleaning equipment to strip, wax and buff floors 

• Replenishes supplies. 

• Cleans and disposes of bio-hazardous waste. 

• Maintains inventory of clean laundry.

• Distributes clean laundry to detention units.

Working Conditions: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; stand and walk for extended periods of time; stoop, bend and kneel; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds. This position requires working in a secured detention facility and may require working near detained youth. 

Additional Information

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. 

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. 

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. 

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County.  This position may be reassigned to other locations.  Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.