HES- Custodian

HES‑Custodian

Classified Position – 7609, 2026‑2027 school year, Category 4 per Salary Schedule, 240 days per year.

Reports to:

School Principal.

Perform 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.

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, and other assigned areas; spot‑clean and shampoo carpets; glue and stretch carpets as needed.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices, and gymnasium floors; promptly mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to maintain orderly behavior and protect the building.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, urinals, mirrors, tiles, windows, and chalkboards; empty pencil sharpeners and cleaning trays.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards; recommend maintenance repairs; maintain building security; notify authorities of suspicious individuals and rule infractions.
• Wash windows and walls; dust, polish furniture and woodwork; perform minor non‑technical repairs as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates; operate alarm system per schedule; maintain security of assigned areas.
• Order supplies following established guidelines and procedures.
• Collect, rake, and dispose of paper, trash, and debris around school grounds; clean walkways and entrances; wash trash cans; follow sanitation procedures.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, and materials.
• Operate cleaning equipment (vacuum, floor stripper, buffer, polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high‑pressure sprayer, sweepers, blower).
• Shovel, plow, and sand walkways and steps as directed.
• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of maintenance, repair needs, and safety issues.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; adhere to professional code of ethics; utilize technology appropriately; 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, and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to predetermined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of schedules, procedures, and equipment use.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean, working order; secure them properly.
• Perform minor non‑technical repairs; observe and report maintenance needs.
• Perform heavy physical labor; follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
• Inspect and assure facility security during assigned shifts.
• Walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods of time.

• Seldom/Rare:
  Lift/carry over 100 lbs.
• Occasional (up to 1/3 of work day):
  Sitting, kneeling/crawling, climbing/balancing.
• Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of work day):
  Reach/push/pull, bend/stoop/crouch, lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive (2/3 or more of work day):
  Standing/walking, handling/feeling, lift/carry up to 10 lbs.

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