Head Custodian

Northern Elementary School (035); Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Elementary School (035) in Georgetown, KY, is seeking a Head Custodian to oversee maintenance, cleaning, and safety of the school facilities. The shift runs 11:00-7:30 with duties centered on building care and operational readiness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform heavy physical labor. The position reports to the Head Custodian/Principal and requires reliability and basic maintenance skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Accredited GED.
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor such as lifting garbage bags that weigh 50 pounds.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains boilers and major equipment.
• Supervises painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical areas.
• Replaces broken windows and assists in remodeling work.
• Maintains school grounds and assists in snow removal.
• Oversees general cleaning and maintenance of the building.
• Maintains inventory and requisitions supplies and fuel as needed.
• Ensures opening/closing and secures doors/windows daily, turning off non-essential lights.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Scott County School District - KY Northern Elementary School (035) - Georgetown, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Head Custodian

Scott County School District - KY Northern Elementary School (035) - Georgetown, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Scott County School District - KY

Job Details

Job ID: 5897095
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 7, 2026

Job Description

INTERVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED BEFORE JOB POSTING CLOSES

Northern Elementary HeadCustodian

11:00-7:30

JOB DESCRIPTION

7609

POSITION TITLE: Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

REPORTS TO:

JOB GOAL:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. High School Diploma or Accredited GED

2. Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance

responsibilities.

3. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor such as lifting garbage bags

that weigh 50 pounds.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find

appropriate and acceptable.

Head Custodian/Principal

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

1. Cleans and maintains all boilers and other major equipment.

2. Supervises and participates in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas.

3. Replaces broken windows.

4. Assists general mechanics in remodeling and renovation work.

5. Generally supervises and maintains the school grounds.

6. Assists in snow removal.

7. Supervises and participates in the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.

8. Requisitions and receives supplies and equipment and maintains necessary inventories.

9. Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building.

10. Assumes responsibility for the general safety of the building.

11. Makes building repairs that he/she is capable of.

12. Reports immediately to the principal any damage of school property.

Rev. 4/14/08

13. Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.

14. Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand, and requisition such needed replacements from the principal far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian in his duties.

15. Conducts an on-going program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair.

16. Performs emergency repair or cleaning services as necessary.

17. Completes all tasks in shortest possible time.

18. Performs other duties that may be assigned.

EVALUATION: Annually by Head Custodian

Rev. 4/14/08

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elaine Devers , Maintenance
• Northern Elementary School (035)
• Email: [e-mail]

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