JCTC Head Custodian 2026-2027 School Year
About The Position
The Head Custodian plans, organizes, and directs the District’s custodial services, including cleaning at school and office sites. The role coordinates with District administrators, staff, faculty, and outside vendors to provide effective custodial services and supervises assigned custodians and related personnel. The position oversees cleaning and building-care standards, staffing and scheduling, supplies and equipment, inventory, performance procedures, records, and reports. It also coordinates training and special projects, and plans related services such as pest control, furniture repair and moving, trash disposal, and gym-floor cleaning and refinishing.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
- Four years of custodial experience, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Knowledge of custodial methods, materials, supplies, and equipment; work planning and scheduling; building cleanliness and safety requirements; administration, supervision, and training; applicable laws and regulations; District policies and operations; health and safety precautions; inventory and storage practices; local vendors and supply sources; bid preparation; and record keeping.
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct custodial and building services; establish standards and monitor compliance; evaluate supplies and equipment; estimate supply needs; train, supervise, and evaluate personnel; assign and review work; maintain records and prepare reports; interpret and explain rules and procedures; analyze situations and take effective action; communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain cooperative working relationships; and meet schedules and timelines.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and direct District custodial services, including cleaning at school and office sites.
- Supervise and inspect the cleaning and care of rooms, restrooms, halls, buildings, fixtures, and equipment for compliance with established procedures.
- Coordinate and participate in the selection, training, assignment, and evaluation of custodial staff and other assigned personnel; handle promotions, reassignments, discipline, and terminations as needed.
- Analyze custodial building-services needs and schedule and assign personnel accordingly.
- Communicate with District staff, faculty, and administrators about custodial needs, procedures, schedules, and projects; research and resolve related questions and concerns.
- Work with vendors to research, test, and evaluate products, equipment, and techniques; select and purchase supplies and equipment; maintain and control inventory.
- Develop and evaluate performance standards and procedures for custodial services, and monitor effectiveness and compliance.
- Prepare and maintain schedules, inventories, cost estimates, time reports, personnel records, and other records and reports; prepare bid specifications as appropriate.
- Plan and provide in-service training and seminars, including instruction on proper use of supplies, equipment, and pesticides.
- Plan and coordinate special projects requested by faculty.
- Coordinate related functions, including pest control, furniture repair and moving, trash disposal, and cleaning and refinishing gym floors.
- Attend meetings and participate as a committee member as directed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
