Evening Lead Custodian - Innovation Campus

Owensboro Innovation Middle (iMiddle); Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Public Schools' Owensboro Innovation Middle (iMiddle) in Owensboro, KY is seeking an Evening Lead Custodian to supervise the custodial team and maintain a clean, safe campus. Starting immediately, you will schedule work, ensure quality, and train staff while upholding district safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of custodian experience, with hourly pay of $16.64–$19.79, 8 hours/day, 260 days/year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years’ custodian experience preferred.
• Must meet Kentucky criminal record check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial staff and substitutes per supervisor guidance.
• Plan and adjust work activities to meet schedules and priorities.
• Inspect custodial work to ensure standards are met and address issues.
• Hire qualified employees by participating in interviews and recommendations.
• Maintain custodial records and order supplies as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks across classrooms, offices and facilities.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Reading instructions

Work scheduling

Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor stripper

Carpet shampooer

Job description

Evening Lead Custodian - Innovation Campus

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943037

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB CLASS: 7605

TITLE: EVENING LEAD CUSTODIAN

CLASSIFICATION: EVENING LEAD CUSTODIAN

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a custodian, preferred
• Must meet the requirements for criminal record checks as specified by Kentucky State Law

REPORTS TO: School Principal

JOB Description: Responsible for supervisory work involving the assignment and direct supervision of custodial employees in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of buildings, offices, classrooms, and school grounds. Responsible for performing routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain a clean, orderly and secure conditions of the school facility.

KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO:

• Understand written and verbal instructions and communications.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Plan and Prepare work schedules
• Inspect work performed to ensure it meets specifications and established standards

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises the activities of custodial staff and substitutes by using both verbal and written instructions in compliance with the guidelines provided by the immediate supervisor and using independent judgement.
• Established custodial guidelines by scheduling work activities and adjusting workload to compensate for scheduled and unscheduled absences, changing priorities and special custodial projects.
• Ensures the quality of custodial services meets established guidelines by inspecting the work of custodial personnel and directing corrective measures to be taken when necessary to meet those guidelines.
• Assists in hiring qualified employees by participating in the interview process and making recommendation regarding the employment of applicants.
• Ensures that administrative records and reports regarding custodial personnel are accurate.
• Responsible for ordering supplies as needed to clean the facility.
• Instruct all employees in the proper methods and use of materials and equipment for safe and efficient work performance evaluating individual performances to meet established standards, providing require performance evaluations on custodial personnel.
• 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 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 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the Owensboro Board of Education, KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Owensboro Public Schools.
• Reports to work promptly and on a regular basis.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor, environmentally controlled. Considerable physical activity. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. School environment including but not limited to telephones, personal interruptions, background noises and children. Will require working with or near the public, parents, and with children and will be subject to sounds, scents, and other related environmental factors. This position will require dealing with conflict and requires use of sound judgement.

Physical Demands: (example)

• Repetitive movement
• Must be able to kneel, squat, and sit on the floor for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend at the waist, twist, and turn
• Standing and walking intermittently throughout a typical work day
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Hand and finger dexterity.
• Bending, pushing, and moving throughout the day.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Classified Evaluation Plan. The evaluation will be conducted by the Principal and Custodial Supervisor.

OTHER FACTORS:

• Classified salary schedule
• Classified benefits package
• Hourly rate $16.64 - $19.79, contingent on verified experience
• Number of days per year: 260
• Number of hours per day: 8
• FSLA classification: Non-exempt

Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D

Position Type: Full Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mark Moore , iMiddle Director
• Owensboro Innovation Middle (iMiddle)
• Email: [e-mail]

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