Head Custodian (240 days/8 hours per day)

Jamestown Elementary; Jamestown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamestown Elementary in Jamestown, Kentucky is seeking a Head Custodian (240 days/8 hours per day) to maintain a safe, clean school environment under the supervision of the Principal. The role involves cleaning floors, walls, restrooms, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring security by locking/unlocking doors.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED (or be enrolled in GED program) and be able to perform heavy physical labor and work independently to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or enrolled in GED program.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to work independently and meet schedules.
• Strong sense of responsibility for safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties including cleaning floors, walls, fixtures, whiteboards, carpets and restrooms according to established methods and procedures.
• Lock and unlock doors and maintain security of school facility.
• Pick up paper and debris and sweep walkways and entrances.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor machines.
• Work independently with little direction and meet schedules.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Security awareness

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Head Custodian (240 days/8 hours per day)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967612

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUPERVISOR: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES &QUALIFICATIONS:

• Perform a variety of custodial duties as required including cleaning floors, walls, fixtures, whiteboards, carpets and restrooms according to established methods and procedures.
• Lock and unlock doors and maintain security of school facility.
• Pick up paper and debris and sweep and clean walkways and entrances.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor cleaning and polishing machines.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Work independently with little direction
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Perform special custodial work upon request of faculty.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED or enrolled and showing progress in GED program.
• Have the ability to develop a positive relationship with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Other duties assigned by the principal.
• Must successfully complete all required forms and applications for employment.
• Render health services as necessary after appropriate training.

Position Type: Full-Time