Custodian Nights SOES

Custodian Nights SOES (8.0 hrs/day; 191 days/year)

Daviess County School District Southern Oaks Elementary School - Owensboro, Kentucky

• Job : 5698255
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Class

Description:

CUSTODIAN

Class Code: 7609

Job Title: CUSTODIAN

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: PRINCIPAL

Location: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7990

Hours Per Day: Varies based on assignment

Contracted Days: Varies based on assignment

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by State law.
• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites.
• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting technique.
• Communication skills.
• 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.

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wash and polish floors, 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.
• 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.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, to cover special events to meet the needs of the school.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.

• Support employee with year-to-year contract
• Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)

• Clay Durham, Principal
• Southern Oaks Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email:
  Clay.
  
  Durhamchools.us