Custodian

Daviess County School District Sorgho Elementary School
- Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Daviess County School District Sorgho Elementary School
- Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Daviess County Public Schools

Job : 5899844
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

JOB DETAILS

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

· 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 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.

· 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…