District Custodian- serving Transportation FTE

District Custodian – Serving Transportation (0.5 FTE)

Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky.

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 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; sweep, mop, and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; 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; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards, and recommend needed maintenance repairs; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers; 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; make minor, non‑technical repairs as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; 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 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.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at a novice level of proficiency.
• 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 and equipment according to predetermined standards.
• Learn schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and provide proper security.
• Perform minor non‑technical repairs.
• Observe and report the need for maintenance and repair.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during the assigned shift.
• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Work while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
• Exposes worker to moving machinery, marked changes in temperature and humidity, dust, fumes and gases.

Hourly rate: $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, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disability related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.