Lead Custodian (Safe Harbor Academy)

Sylvania; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodford County Schools seeks a Head Custodian to lead daily cleaning, maintenance, and safety operations for the school facilities. You will supervise staff, ensure sanitary standards, and keep classrooms, hallways, and restrooms in peak condition to support a safe learning environment.

As a key member of the operations team, you will coordinate tasks, receive and store supplies, and oversee security of buildings and equipment, while modeling professional conduct and teamwork with students and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level detail not required; must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass health examination prior to employment.
• Have no immoral or criminal history; able to work with children and staff.
• Ability to supervise other personnel and manage moderate physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning and maintenance across the building.
• Clean restrooms thoroughly and as needed.
• Remove trash and keep building free of waste.
• Identify and report safety or health hazards.
• Assist with doors, floors, walls, desks, glass, and equipment as scheduled.
• Oversee facility security and secure openings as required.
• Receive and store supplies; order as needed.
• Operate heating systems safely and keep mechanical areas clean.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety awareness

Interpersonal with staff/students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Health examination clearance

Clean criminal history

Tools

Custodial equipment knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Lead School Custodian to serve as a vital guardian of our learning environment, ensuring our facilities are safe, clean, and welcoming for every student and staff member. In this essential role, you will take pride in the physical upkeep of our school, performing the daily cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs that keep our classrooms and hallways in peak condition. Beyond the physical tasks, you play a key role in student safety by maintaining sanitary standards and ensuring that equipment and facilities are secure and well-cared for. As a visible and valued member of our school community, you will model positive interpersonal relationships and work cooperatively with staff to create an atmosphere conducive to high levels of learning. If you are a hardworking professional who understands that a well-maintained school is the foundation for student success, we invite you to join our team.

WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Head Custodian

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Principal, Chief Operations Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate
• Pass health examination
• Have no immoral or criminal history
• Have ability to work with other staff members and with children
• Be able to perform tasks that require moderate physical exertion
• Be able to supervise other personnel

DUTIES:

• Supervise and participate in the following activities
• Daily classroom cleaning and other areas of the building
• Clean restrooms thoroughly and as frequently as needed
• Remove trash and waste from building
• Observe and correct or report safety or health hazards
• Spot clean doors, floors, walls, desks, glass and equipment as needed or as scheduled
• Clean grounds as needed or directed
• Work on special projects as requested, serve as project leader
• Lock or unlock buildings, secure all windows and other openings as required
• Receive and store supplies, order as needed
• Dust mop all corridors three times daily, clean entrances, entrance mats and steps daily or more often as needed
• Operate heating plant (if instructed to do so) in an efficient and safe manner, and keep mechanical room and equipment clean and in good condition