Custodial Equipment Mechanic Helper- FTE

Custodial Equipment Mechanic Helper- 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL SUPPORT - Lexington, Kentucky

Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jun 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Maintain, repair, and adjust a variety of custodial maintenance equipment.

• Maintain, repair, and adjust a variety of custodial maintenance equipment; perform minor/major repairs on a variety of equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment; replace parts as needed.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and adjustments to mechanical and electrical attachments to custodial equipment; troubleshoot, identify, and repair electrical malfunctions of custodial equipment and attachments.
• Follow directions from the lead custodial mechanic.
• Assist custodial maintenance personnel with a variety of custodial maintenance duties.
• Operate all custodial tools and equipment.
• Maintain routine records related to equipment maintenance and repair activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair of custodial equipment.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of custodial equipment.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Proper lifting techniques.

• Maintain, repair, and adjust a variety of custodial equipment.
• Perform general custodial maintenance duties.
• Operate custodial hand and power tools and other equipment used in custodial maintenance.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• Two years of experience in maintenance and repair of custodial equipment preferred

• Must possess a valid Kentucky driver’s license

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull heavy weights, up to 100 pounds.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

$17 to $23.25 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Carlos Cooper
• GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL SUPPORT
• Email: carlos.cooperchools.us

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.