Custodian (8.0 hrs/day; 191 days/year)

Apollo High School; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo High School in Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a Custodian to maintain classrooms and facilities. This full-time, non-exempt position requires performing routine custodial duties and supporting a safe school environment.

The job includes cleaning floors, restrooms, and common areas, handling supplies, and following district procedures. Flexible hours and varying days may apply to cover events; strong reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required by state law.
• Basic computer skills including mouse and keyboard use.
• Familiar with custodial methods, materials and routine maintenance.
• Proper lifting technique and safe handling of equipment.
• Good communication and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Safety requirements and procedures knowledge.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to school activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Technical aspects of custodial field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wash and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance needs to appropriate authority; maintain security of building; report suspicious individuals.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards and erasers; arrange furniture for events.
• Clean Venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Lock/unlock doors; maintain security; manage alarm system as directed.
• Order supplies; pack/unpack, move, store books and supplies.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, scrubbers, buffers and more.
• Shovel, plow and sand walks; trim areas around building; respond to emergencies.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects; replace bulbs and tubes.
• Work cooperatively in a team; flexible hours including weekends for events.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Custodial procedures

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Lifting technique

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian (8.0 hrs/day; 191 days/year)

Daviess County School District Apollo High School - Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5969540

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Class Description

Job Class Description: CUSTODIAN

Job Class Code

Job Class Code: 7609

Job Title

Job Title: CUSTODIAN

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Position Type

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To

Reports To: PRINCIPAL

Location

Location: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

Compensation

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7990

Hours Per Day

Hours Per Day: Varies based on assignment

Contracted Days

Contracted Days: Varies based on assignment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by State law.

Knowledge Of

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites.
• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting technique.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Safety requirements and procedures.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wash 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 building; 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 mornings 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 blowers as assigned.
• Shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.
• Trim areas around building and grounds using push lawn mower and power trimming equipment.
• 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.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, to cover special events to meet the needs of the school.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Support employee with year-to-year contract
• Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mason Head , Principal
• Apollo High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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