Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Part-Time Custodian; FTE

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Part-Time Custodian (0.5 FTE)

Fayette County Public Schools, PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH - Lexington, Kentucky

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Class Code: 8610 | Position Type:
Hourly | Job Type: Classified | Pay Grade: G 02

Reports To:

Superintendent’s Designee | Work Calendar: 12 month hourly FT

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, polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and stretch carpets as assigned.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices, gymnasium floors; remove spills, gum, and debris; monitor gym events and protect the building.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, urinals, mirrors, tiles, and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards; recommend maintenance repairs; maintain security of buildings and report suspicious persons.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, erasers, and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble furniture and supplies for special events.
• Clean venetian blinds, dust, polish furniture, woodwork; make minor non-technical repairs.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates; manage alarm system per schedule.
• Order supplies per established guidelines.
• Pick up and rake paper, trash, and debris around school grounds and buildings; sweep walkways and entrances; discharge trash correctly.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, and materials.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor strippers, buffers, polishers, carpet shampooers, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayers, sweepers, and blowers.
• Shovel, plow, and sand walkways as directed.
• Respond to emergency cleanups, maintain records of maintenance and safety issues.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects.
• Communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn at a novice level.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.

• Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment for custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper storage of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to predetermined standards.
• Learn schedules, procedures, and equipment use.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and secure them.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs and report maintenance needs.
• Perform heavy physical labor and meet schedules.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
• Inspect and assure security of facilities during shifts.
• Walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods.

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

• Activity around moving machinery; exposure to changes in temperature, humidity, dust, fumes, and gases.
• Lift, carry, push or pull medium weights up to 75 pounds.
• Bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach.
• Use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Work while standing, sitting, and/or walking.

Pay: $17.00 to $25.53 per hour.

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, disability, or pregnancy and related medical conditions.