Custodian

Custodian (8.0 hrs/day; 261 days/year)

Daviess County School District Central Office - Owensboro, Kentucky

Job : 5496096

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Class

Description:

Utility Worker I

Class Code:

Job Title: Custodian

Supervisory Responsibilities: Custodians

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: PRINCIPAL

Location: CENTRAL OFFICE amid

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code

Hours Per Day: 8.0

Contracted Days: 261

Required:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by State law.

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e‑mail exercises, and websites.
• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used GS custodial work and routine hic maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting technique.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Safety requirements and procedures.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

• Supervise building level custodial staff as assigned.
• Provide training for assigned staff custodians.
• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wash 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 as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of building; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to supervisor.
• Maintain periodic maintenance logs on equipment as assigned.
• Isolate building utilities in emergency situations.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and 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 and make minor non‑technical repairs as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the mornings 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 blowers as assigned.
• Shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.
• Trim areas around building and grounds using push lawn mower and power trimming equipment.
• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
• Pa…