HCCHS Custodian

Hopkins County School District•Madisonville, KY

1d•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 in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. This is a classified position for the 2026–27 school year, in Salary Category 4, with 240 work days. The position reports to the School Principal. Duties include cleaning and maintaining classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, gyms, cafeterias, offices, and other facilities; caring for floors and carpets; cleaning grounds and entrances; and handling waste according to sanitation procedures. The custodian helps secure buildings, operates alarm systems as directed, reports safety and maintenance concerns, prepares rooms for events, handles supplies and materials, and responds to emergency cleanups. The role also involves operating custodial equipment, performing minor non-technical repairs, and participating in major summer cleaning projects. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, adherence to the professional code of ethics, appropriate use of technology, effective communication, and the ability to perform heavy physical labor. Work involves extended periods of standing and walking, along with bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and other physical activities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED 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 or repair needs.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor and meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Ability to inspect and assure facility security during the assigned shift.
Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods.
Physical demands include occasional sitting, kneeling or crawling, and climbing or balancing; frequent reaching, pushing or pulling, bending, stooping or crouching, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds; repetitive standing or walking, handling or fingering, and lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds; and seldom or 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, gyms, and related facilities.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, and urinals; clean mirrors, tile, and windows.
Monitor gym events as assigned to encourage orderly behavior and protect the building from damage.
Report safety, sanitary, fire, security, and maintenance concerns to the appropriate authority or supervisor.
Maintain building and assigned-area security; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals and rule infractions.
Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; and clean furniture and woodwork.
Move and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment to prepare classrooms and multipurpose rooms for events or meetings.
Perform minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
Lock and unlock doors and gates, and operate alarm systems as directed.
Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
Pick up and rake debris around buildings and grounds; 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, sweepers, and power blowers.
Shovel, plow, and sand walks and steps as directed.
Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills.
Maintain records of observed maintenance and repair needs and safety issues.
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.