George Washington Carver STEM Academy Custodian FTE

George Washington Carver STEM Academy Custodian (0.5 FTE)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Salary: $17 to $25.53 per hour (Part‑Time)

Job : 5592776

Final date to receive applications: Apr 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: G02

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Work Calendar: 12 month hourly FT (256 days)

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, in accordance with policies and procedures.

• 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; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs, and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, urinals, mirrors, tile, and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards; recommend maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, erasers, and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move, and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi‑purpose rooms for events or meetings.
• Clean Venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork; make minor, non‑technical repairs as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas; turn alarm systems 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 buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash; wash out trash cans; follow sanitation procedures and standards.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, materials, and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, 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.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn at novice level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

• Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to predetermined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of schedules, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order; provide proper security.
• Perform minor non‑technical repairs.
• Observe and report the need for maintenance and repair.
• Walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods of time.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.

• None required.

• Work performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Requires effective verbal, visual, and hearing communication.
• Requires use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.