RDES Head Custodian 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District • Nicholasville, KY

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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 efficient custodial services and building support. It also selects, trains, assigns, supervises, and evaluates custodians and other assigned personnel.

The position oversees cleaning and care of rooms, restrooms, halls, buildings, fixtures, and equipment; schedules staff to meet building needs; manages custodial supplies and equipment; develops and monitors service standards and procedures; and maintains related records and reports. The Head Custodian may also coordinate training, special projects, pest control, furniture repair and moves, 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 operations and policies; health and safety precautions; inventory and record-keeping; proper storage; local vendors; and basic bid preparation.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct custodial and building services; establish standards and monitor compliance; evaluate supplies and equipment; estimate material needs; train, supervise, and evaluate personnel; maintain records and prepare reports; interpret and explain rules and procedures; analyze situations; communicate effectively; build 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 cleaning and care of rooms, restrooms, halls, buildings, fixtures, and equipment for compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in selecting, training, assigning, and evaluating custodial staff and other assigned personnel; handle promotions, reassignments, discipline, and terminations as needed.
• Analyze custodial and 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 an adequate 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 reports; prepare bid specifications as appropriate.
• Plan and provide in-service training and seminars; instruct custodial staff in the proper use of supplies, equipment, and pesticides.
• Plan and coordinate special projects requested by faculty and related functions such as pest control, furniture repair and moving, trash disposal, and gym-floor cleaning and refinishing.
• Attend meetings and participate as a committee member as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED