Custodian - 7609 - Bluegrass Middle

Hardin County School District•Elizabethtown, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position, working 261 days per school year for 8 hours per day. The role involves performing 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. Pay will be prorated for the 2025-2026 school year based on the start date.

Requirements

Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Proper lifting techniques.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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.
Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to pre-determined standards.
Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security.
Perform minor non-technical repairs.
Observe and report the need for maintenance and repair.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively with others.
Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods of time.
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, wax, and polish floors and 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, 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 the appropriate authority; report and recommend the need for maintenance repairs to the appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to the 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 the 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, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers, and power blower as assigned.
Shovel, plow, and sand walks 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.
Perform related duties as assigned.