CUSTODIAN@MCHS-REPOST

District Wide; Stearns (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McCreary County Schools District Wide in Stearns, KY is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment for students and staff. The position handles daily, weekly, and seasonal duties under the Principal's direction, with a 40-hour cap and supervision of student workers.

Starting immediately, you'll perform cleaning, basic repairs, and routine upkeep, ensuring security and proper operation of facilities during shifts; strong reliability and physical stamina are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial methods and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow schedules, safety procedures, and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean including sidewalks and play areas.
• Sweep and dust classrooms.
• Clean corridors, bathrooms, and disinfect as scheduled.
• Regulates heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for comfort and utility savings.
• Washes windows and maintains a floor maintenance schedule.
• Moves furniture and supplies as needed; supervise student workers.
• Open/close buildings at the start/end of each school day.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Report maintenance needs and perform minor repairs when required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CUSTODIAN@MCHS-REPOST

McCreary County Schools District Wide - Stearns, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in McCreary County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5978634
Application Deadline: Nov 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Meet local School Board Standards & KRS requirements.

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

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

PROCEDURES: Each custodian will have assigned duties - daily, weekly, monthly and/or seasonal from the building Principal. No custodian can work over 40 hours/week without prior approval from the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designated person. The Principal is responsible for making the schedule, signing the time sheets and doing the evaluation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean.
• Sweep and dust classrooms.
• Clean corridors as scheduled.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms as scheduled.
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditional systems to provide comfort and to insure economical usage of utilities.
• Washes windows as scheduled.
• Performs grass cutting and trimming as scheduled.
• Keeps a floor maintenance schedule.
• Changes light bulbs as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and/or closing of the buildings each school day.
• Keeps an inventory on cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Moves furniture or equipment as the need occurs.
• Supervise any student workers assigned him.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Principal/Assistant Principal.
• Employee must maintain good personal hygiene with neat appearance at all times.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.

Proper methods of string 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 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.

Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Walks, 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