SES-Custodian

Hopkins County School District SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Nortonville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Hopkins County School District SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Nortonville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 5931336

Final date to receive applications: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Custodian Classified Position - 7609

school year

Salary

Category 4 per Salary Schedule

Days

240

Reports to:

School Principal

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, 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 and 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 appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to 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 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
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics
• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function
• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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 to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition
• Use cleaning…