Facility Maintenance Worker I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Clifton (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (first day)

HRA / FSA

Dental and vision (optional)

Life insurance

State retirement system

Deferred compensation

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Financial planning program

Professional development and training

Flexible work schedules

Employee resource and recognition

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) is seeking a Facility Maintenance Worker I to perform janitorial and custodial duties, maintaining cleanliness and safety in work areas in Louisville, KY. The role supports the KSB housekeeping section and contributes to a clean, well-maintained environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms, windows, floors, furniture, and equipment, plus trash removal and general upkeep.

Qualifications

• NONE

Responsibilities

• Maintain bathrooms, clean fixtures and keep toiletries supplied.
• Clean windows and door glass inside and out.
• Wash lockers, walls and fixtures when needed.
• Clean and dust furniture, desks, chairs and tables as needed.
• Clean janitor closets and equipment daily.
• Scrub, buff and wax floors.
• Clean floors by dust mopping and wet mopping as needed.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets and stairs.
• Collect and dispose of trash in any area.
• Sweep and hose down debris from sidewalks and other areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/26/2026 (11:59 PM EST)

Req ID: req82037

Facility Maintenance Worker I

Pay Grade: 09

Salary: $2,280.86 - $3,421.28 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location: 1867 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206 USA

At the Kentucky School for the Blind(KSB), we are making a difference in each student's life by "Empowering students who are blind and visuallyimpaired to command their future".

KSB has nearly 180 years of service whose mission is to provide comprehensive educational services to allKentucky students who are blind and visuallyimpaired, birth to 21. KSB prides itself on helping all Kentuckystudents who are blind and visually impaired to develop their talents, their skills and attitudes to becomeconfident, competent and independent adults.

Currently KSB has a vacant Facility Maintenance Worker I position in the KSB Housekeeping Section. As a Facility Maintenance Worker I, you will perform janitorial duties and custodial duties in the maintenance and cleanliness of work areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bathrooms, clean fixtures and keep toiletries supplied.
• Clean windows and door glass inside and out.
• Wash lockers, walls and fixtures when needed.
• Clean and dust furniture, desks, chairs and tables as needed.
• Clean janitor closets and equipment daily.
• Scrub, buff and wax floors.
• Clean floors by dust mopping and wet mopping as needed.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets and stairs.
• Collect and dispose of trash in any area.
• Sweep and hose down debris from sidewalks and other areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment).
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Optional insurance (dental and vision).
• Life insurance.
• State retirement system and deferred compensation options.
• Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.).
• Paid holidays (12.5 days per year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year).
• Free financial planning program.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules (if applicable).
• Employee resource and recognition programs.
• Employee wellness programs.

The Kentucky Department of Education participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information about E-Verify, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ or contact DHS at 1-888-897-7781.

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: NONE
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this job title may be exposed to extreme temperatures which requires the following of safety procedures. Must follow safety procedures, such as utilization of eye and ear protection, when utilizing certain mechanical equipment.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christy Ricketts at [e-mail] or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D