PES Custodian (2nd Shift)

Hopkins County School District•Madisonville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to keep buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds clean, orderly, and secure. This is a classified position for the 2026–27 school year, with a 240-day work schedule and Salary Category 4 compensation according to the salary schedule. The position reports to the School Principal. The role includes cleaning and maintaining classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, offices, gymnasiums, and other facilities; caring for floors, carpets, fixtures, furniture, and surrounding grounds; moving and arranging materials and equipment; and operating assigned custodial equipment. The Custodian also helps maintain facility security, reports hazards and repair needs, responds to emergency cleanups, and participates in major summer cleaning projects. Regular and predictable attendance, professional conduct, and appropriate use of technology are expected.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
Knowledge of basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
Knowledge of proper methods for storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to predetermined standards.
Ability to learn and apply custodial schedules, procedures, and equipment and supply use.
Ability to learn and follow appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and provide proper security.
Ability to perform minor non-technical repairs and observe and report maintenance and repair needs.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
Ability to inspect and ensure facility security during the assigned shift.
Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods.
Physical demands include occasional sitting, kneeling/crawling, and climbing/balancing; frequent reaching/pushing/pulling, bending/stooping/crouching, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds; repetitive standing/walking, handling/fingering/feeling, and lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds; and seldom/rare lifting or carrying over 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility.
Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; vacuum, spot-clean, shampoo, stretch, and repair carpets as assigned.
Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, offices, gymnasiums, and related facilities.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, urinals, mirrors, tile, and windows.
Monitor gym events to encourage orderly behavior and protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs, and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards, suspicious or unauthorized individuals, rule infractions, and maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate authority.
Maintain security of buildings and assigned areas; lock and unlock doors and gates and operate the alarm system as directed.
Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; clean blinds; and dust and polish furniture and woodwork.
Assemble, move, and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment for classrooms, special events, or meetings.
Perform minor non-technical repairs as needed.
Order supplies according to established procedures.
Pick up and rake paper, trash, and debris; clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash and wash trash cans according to sanitation procedures.
Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, materials, and other items.
Operate assigned cleaning equipment, including vacuums, floor strippers, buffers, polishers, carpet shampooers, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayers, manual and power sweepers, and power blowers.
Shovel, plow, and sand walks and steps as directed.
Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills and maintain records of observed maintenance, repair, and safety needs.
Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, adhere to the professional code of ethics, and use technology as appropriate to the job.
Perform related duties as assigned.