Custodian

Boone County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 Paid Holidays

Healthcare

Retirement

Life Insurance

District Annuity Benefits Match

Job summary

Boone County Schools in Gray Middle School is seeking a Custodian to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff. This hourly, full-time role runs 8 hours per day, 260 days per year, with competitive benefits and paid holidays.

Responsibilities include following guidelines, maintaining floors and facilities, operating heating and cooling systems, shoveling and cleaning, guarding exits, and keeping classrooms in good order.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Able to perform heavy physical labor.
• Able to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Good personal habits and ability to relate to people.
• Demonstrates aptitude for assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow written guidelines and supervisor directions.
• Keep building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Regulate heat, ventilation and AC for seasonal comfort and efficiency.
• Shovel, plow and maintain walks and parking areas as needed.
• Check exits and panic hardware during occupancy hours.
• Raise and lower the US flag as required.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors and clean fixtures and glass on schedule.

Skills

Reading directions

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Operations/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  9/17/2026
• Location:
  Gray Middle School
• Date Available:
  09/27/26
• Position Type:
  Operations/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  9/17/2026
• Location:
  Gray Middle School
• Date Available:
  09/27/26
• Closing Date:
  Until filled

Internal Transfer Deadline: 09/21/26

HOURS: 8 hours per day

NOTES:

• Earn between $16.63-$23.81(based on years of experience and shift)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Healthcare, Retirement, Life Insurance
• District Annuity Benefits Match

TITLE: Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a high school diploma or G.E.D certificate

• Has the ability to read and follow written directions

• Has the physical ability to perform heavy physical labor

• Has the ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds numerous times per day

• Exhibits personal habits in keeping with the assigned responsibilities

• Has demonstrated ability to relate and work well with people

• Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

REPORTS TO: Principal

J0B GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, develop, and eat, and to provide staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place to teach and eat

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities

• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times

• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity

• Shovel, plow, and maintain walks, driveways and parking areas, as appropriate

• Check daily to ensure that all exits are open and all panic hardware is working properly during the hours of building occupancy

• Raise the United States flag at or before 8:00 a.m. on each school day and lower it at assigned time

• Sweep, Mop, Wet-wash, and vacuum floors, and furniture and clean and polish fixtures and glass on schedule in assigned areas

• Clean corridors after school each day and during the day when conditions require it

• Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily and when conditions require it

• Remove waste and trash from building

• Wash all windows on both sides at least twice each year

• Perform such yard keeping as necessary to maintain safe and attractive environment

• Clean all chalkboards at least once a week

• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation

• Report immediately to the Principal any damage to school property

• Remain on the school premises during school work hours, and during non-school hours when attendance is required by the Principal

• Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each day including lights, heat, windows and doors

• Move furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities as directed by the Principal or designee

• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste

• Make minor repairs such as chairs, desks, and locks

• Perform daily cleaning of kitchen including waste and trash removal

• Shelve all deliveries in appropriate storage—dry, refrigerated or frozen

• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Hourly (Grade 20)
• 8 per day
• 40 per wk.
• 260 days
• 9 ¼ or 12 months
• Board approved 10-8-92 Revised 7/1/2015