Custodian - 7609 - Rineyville

Rineyville Elementary School; Rineyville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardin County School District Rineyville Elementary School in Rineyville, KY is seeking a Custodian for the 2025-2026 school year. The role focuses on maintaining clean, secure buildings, locker rooms, and surrounding grounds.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and restrooms, handling floor care, reporting hazards, assisting with events, and ensuring building security. Immediate starting date; candidate must meet education requirements and pass district standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic custodial methods and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform routine custodial tasks and operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to read and understand written safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities: sweep, mop, wax floors, vacuum, and shampoo carpets as assigned.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, offices, and related facilities; monitor gym events for safety and order.
• Disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, and urinals; clean mirrors, tile, and windows.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance needs; maintain building security and proper alarm procedures.
• Move, arrange and clean furniture; assist with special events and summer cleaning projects.

Job description

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Custodian - 7609 - Rineyville

Hardin County School District Rineyville Elementary School - Rineyville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Hardin County Schools (KY)

Job Details

Job ID: 5926962

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: CUSTODIAN

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.

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/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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, 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 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 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.

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:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• 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 according to pre-determined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.74 to $27.08 Per District Salary Schedule

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Stephanie Breeding , Principal
• Rineyville Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]