William Wells Brown Elementary School Custodian 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. The position is classified, hourly, and scheduled on a 12-month work calendar of 251 days. Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels. The role reports to the Superintendent’s Designee and does not supervise other employees. Duties include cleaning and maintaining classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other facilities; caring for floors, carpets, furniture, windows, and fixtures; removing trash and debris; and preparing rooms for events or meetings. The custodian also helps maintain building security, reports hazards and repair needs, orders and stores supplies, responds to emergency cleanups, and participates in summer cleaning projects. Other assigned duties and regular attendance are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
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 perform routine custodial activities and use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to established standards.
Ability to learn and apply schedules, procedures, and appropriate use of custodial equipment and supplies.
Ability to learn and follow safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to keep tools and equipment clean, in working order, and secure.
Ability to perform minor non-technical repairs and observe and report maintenance and repair needs.
Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations; bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach; and lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial activities to keep assigned school facilities and adjacent grounds clean, orderly, and secure.
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, and urinals; clean 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; remove spills, gum, and debris.
Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; and clean venetian blinds.
Assemble, move, and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment for classrooms, meetings, and special events.
Make minor non-technical repairs as needed.
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards, maintenance and repair needs, suspicious or unauthorized individuals, and rule infractions to the appropriate authority or supervisor.
Maintain building and assigned-area security; lock and unlock doors and gates, and operate alarm systems as directed.
Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
Pick up and rake paper, trash, and debris; clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash; wash trash cans; and follow 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 issues.
Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
Demonstrate the ability or willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at novice proficiency.
Perform other assigned duties and maintain regular attendance.