Custodian

Custodian

Louisville City School District Louisville Elementary - Louisville, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5918718
Final date to receive applications: Sep 15, 2026 3:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Custodian

Supervisor: Director of Maintenance

Description: Provide a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Perform general custodial and maintenance duties

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors to maintain cleanliness
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails, and pencil sharpeners
• Remove cobwebs and clean windows
• Polish furniture and woodwork
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Transport all necessary school maintenance and custodial supplies as needed
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Clean and sanitize assigned school, e.g., restrooms, classrooms, spills, etc.
• Help with setup and cleanup for various school activities
• Use, measure and relabel chemicals
• Clean carpets
• Wash all furniture, walls, halls, windows, window seals, and doors
• Disinfect water fountains
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community
• Maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner
• Report to Head Custodian any damaged, broken, loose fixtures and/or equipment
• Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed, perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance or Director of Operations
• Perform minor repairs, including, but not limited to, glass replacement, electrical repairs, wood repairs, painting and metal repairs
• Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
• Perform seasonal duties such as grass mowing, raking, salting and snow removal, litter removal, sprinkling, landscaping, trimming, etc., as directed by the Director of Maintenance or Head Custodian
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
• Secure building nightly
• Complete paperwork as required
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Tour building periodically and remain alert for dangerous, hazardous conditions, or items in need of maintenance
• Clean hallway glass display cases
• Promote good public relations
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens
• Knowledge of computers skills, emails, and spreadsheets

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Assist with major repairs as assigned
• Assist work crews on assigned tasks

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years related experience desired
• Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use most common hand tools
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Flexibility in assignments
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing repairs
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
• Knowledge of air compressor/thermostats

Equipment Operated:

• Vacuum cleaners, rotary and guided machines such as scrubbing and carpet cleaners
• Wet/dry mops and brooms
• Various hand tools, e.g., putty knives, screwdrivers, electrical hand tools, saws, drills, and sanders
• Wet and dry vac
• Floor waxing machine
• Ladders
• Lawn equipment
• Snow blower
• Various power and plumbing tools
• Snow removal and landscaping equipment
• Power washer
• Stripping machine
• Portable air compressor

Additional

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly children
• Occasional requirement to work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasional requirement to work in high places
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to toxic or…