Lead Custodian- School K-4

Lead Custodian-Strode Station Elementary School K-

Clark County School District STRODE STATION ELEMENTARY - Winchester, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5904877
Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

CLASS

TITLE:

Lead Custodian

REPORTS TO: Principal/ Administrative Director of Operations, Transportation and School Safety

BASIC
FUNCTION:

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.

REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES:

Supervise two or more custodians in their building. Responsible for assigning daily activities of custodians during break periods and following up with them to ensure that those jobs are completed satisfactory.

Work with Principal/Administrative Director of Operations, Transportation and School Safety in planning project work and ordering supplies.

Being safety minded when working. Set the example in assigned building.

Perform minor repairs on custodial and grounds equipment.

Perform routine custodial activities at District school site; 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 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 buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or 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 morning 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, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower 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.

Must be willing and able to demonstrate skills fundamental to performing job.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

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.

Ability to:

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.

Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods to pre-determined standards.

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