Custodians, 220 days, Preschool-2026-2027

Clark County School District•Winchester, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. This involves a wide range of cleaning tasks including sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, and polishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; and cleaning and disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeterias, offices, and related facilities. The role also includes specific duties such as monitoring gym events, cleaning after lunch periods, washing windows and walls, cleaning chalkboards, and arranging furniture for special events or meetings. Custodians are responsible for reporting safety, sanitary, and fire hazards, recommending maintenance repairs, and maintaining building security by locking/unlocking doors and gates and operating alarm systems. They manage supplies, handle trash and debris removal, dispose of waste, and manage the packing, unpacking, loading, receiving, and storing of various items. The position requires operating a variety of cleaning equipment, responding to emergency cleanups, and participating in major summer cleaning projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance
Knowledge of: Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
Knowledge of: Proper lifting techniques
Ability to: Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition
Ability to: Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods to pre-determined standards
Ability to: Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work
Ability to: Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures
Ability to: Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and provide proper security
Ability to: Perform minor non-technical repairs
Ability to: Observe and report need for maintenance and repair
Ability to: Perform heavy physical labor
Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to: Meet schedules and time lines
Ability to: Communicate effectively with others
Ability to: Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift
Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to: Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site
Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors, vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, and other assigned work areas
Spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned
Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned
Sweep, mop, and clean gymnasium floor as assigned
Spot mop spills and remove gum and debris
Monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage
Clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals
Clean mirrors, tile and windows
Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority
Report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority
Maintain security of buildings
Report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus
Report infractions or rules to supervisor
Wash windows and walls
Clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners
Assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings
Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed
Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate
Maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines
Turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed
Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures
Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings
Sweep and clean walkways and entrances
Dispose of trash according to established procedures
Wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards
Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items
Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned
Shovel, plow and sand walkways and steps as directed
Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills
Maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues
Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned
Must be willing and able to demonstrate skills fundamental to performing job
Perform other duties as assigned