Custodians Preschool

Job Description

Job : 5655878

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.24 to $20.25 Per Hour

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, 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; sweep, mop, and clean gymnasium floor; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to ensure orderly behavior and protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs, and floors after lunch periods.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, urinals; clean mirrors, tile, and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards; recommend maintenance and repair needs; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals; report infractions or rule violations to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move, and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment for 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 guidelines; manage alarm system 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 per procedures; wash out trash cans and follow sanitation standards.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, materials, and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor strippers, buffers, polishers, carpet shampooers, scrubbers, high‑pressure sprayers, manual and power sweepers, and power blowers as assigned.
• Shovel, plow, and sand walkways 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.

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Abilities:

• Perform routine custodial activities to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods to predetermined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of schedules, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and secure them properly.
• Perform minor non‑technical repairs.
• Observe and report maintenance and repair needs.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
• Walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

Hours:

8 Hours/Day; 181 Days/Year;
Board Approved 07/20/2020 #156