Districtwide Lead Utility Worker- 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY seeks a Districtwide Lead Utility Worker to supervise utility workers and perform maintenance, grounds, and custodial duties across district facilities.

The role reports to the Superintendent’s Designee and requires strong leadership, the ability to train others, and experience with heavy equipment. Valid KY CDL is required and the position is full-time with a 12-month calendar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Three years increasingly responsible grounds, maintenance or custodial experience preferred.
• Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Train, assign and provide work direction to utility workers.
• Perform general maintenance, grounds and custodial duties.
• Operate heavy or specialized equipment and a variety of tools.
• Maintain logs and inventories; order equipment and supplies.
• Report repair needs to maintenance personnel and assist as assigned.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean condition.

Skills

Lead and train staff

Operate heavy equipment

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy machinery

Power tools

Custodial tools

Job description

Districtwide Lead Utility Worker- 1.0 FTE

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5936118
• Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Lead Utility Worker

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Lead Utility Worker

Job Class Code: 7632

Position Type: Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade * : G 08

(*salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Supervises: Assigned Staff

Work Calendar Name: 12 month hourly FT

Days in work calendar: 251

JOB SUMMARY

Train and provide work direction to utility workers; perform a variety of responsible maintenance, grounds and custodial duties related to maintaining and repairing District buildings, facilities and grounds.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform a variety of general maintenance, grounds and custodial duties related to maintenance and repair of District facilities, grounds and buildings.
• Train, assign and provide work direction to assigned utility workers.
• Recommend general maintenance and custodial needs to appropriate personnel; assist with snow removal as needed.
• Operate heavy or specialized equipment; operate a variety of tools, machinery and equipment and a variety of power and hand tools used in custodial services and grounds maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain records including logs and equipment and supply inventories; order equipment and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Report repair and maintenance needs to proper maintenance personnel and assist District maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Maintain various tools and equipment used in the course of work in a clean, orderly and safe working condition.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Methods, equipment and materials used in general maintenance work, grounds, and custodial work.
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of responsible maintenance, grounds and custodial duties related to maintaining and repairing District buildings, facilities and grounds
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Operate heavy and specialized equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment used in general maintenance and custodial work.
• Other school facilities in a clean, safe and secure condition.
• Use specialized cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain routine records.
• Perform heavy physical labor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• Three years increasingly responsible grounds, maintenance or custodial experience preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver’s License.

Special Requirements: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, one third of your body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1999

Revision Dates:

• 6/2008
• 7/2011
• 7/2012
• 12/2014
• 5/2015
• 12/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.50 to $32.31 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carlos Cooper
• GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL SUPPORT
• Email: [e-mail]