District Custodian

District Custodian

Powell County School District, District Wide – Stanton, Kentucky

• Job
• Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
• Posted:
  May 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Position Title: District Custodian

Reports To: District Facility Director

Basic Function: 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.

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors, vacuum rugs and carpets, spot clean and shampoo carpets, glue, stretch and repair carpets as assigned.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities; sweep, mop, clean gymnasium floor, spot mop spills, remove gum and debris, monitor gym events, clean tables, chairs and floors.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards; recommend maintenance repairs; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious individuals and infractions to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, erasers, empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture and supplies for events and meetings.
• Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork; make minor non-technical repairs.
• Lock/unlock doors and gates; maintain security; operate alarm system as directed.
• Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris on school grounds and in buildings; sweep walkways, dispose of trash, wash trash cans, follow sanitation procedures.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment: vacuums, floor stripper, buffer, polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers, power blower.
• Shovel, plow and sand walkways and steps as directed.
• Respond to emergency cleanups (spills); maintain records of maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Help maintain lawns at designated sites.
• Be flexible with work schedule and hours of duty.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned site to maintain buildings, locker rooms and grounds.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to standards.
• Learn and apply schedules, procedures and equipment usage.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and secure them.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Observe and report maintenance needs.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Inspect and ensure security during shifts.
• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods.

Evaluation will be conducted annually by the District Facility Director according to the Powell County District Classified Employee Evaluation Plan.

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

Valid Kentucky driver's license.

1 Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.