2026-2027 Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Hickman (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hickman, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Custodian to perform routine custodial activities and maintain cleanliness at the school. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and grounds, while ensuring safety and reporting maintenance issues. A high school or trade school degree is preferred. Interested candidates can contact Ellen Murphy for more information.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities to maintain cleanliness and security.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, and other facilities as assigned.
• Report safety and maintenance issues to appropriate authority.
• Order supplies following established guidelines.

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Job Description

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: CUSTODIAN

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:

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax 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 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, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
• Shovel, plow and sand walk 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Details

Job ID: 5658815

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Ellen Murphy , Superintendent
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]