Lead Custodian-Strode Station Elementary School K-4 2026-2027

STRODE STATION ELEMENTARY; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

STRODE STATION ELEMENTARY in Winchester, Kentucky seeks a Lead Custodian to oversee custodial staff and maintain a clean, secure school environment. The role reports to the Principal/Administrative Director of Operations, Transportation and School Safety and involves coordinating daily tasks, ordering supplies, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The position requires the ability to perform heavy physical labor, operate cleaning equipment and conduct minor repairs.

Qualifications

• Supervise two or more custodians and assign daily tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of custodial procedures and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate basic maintenance and cleaning skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two or more custodians in their building.
• Plan project work with administration and order supplies.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, gym, cafeterias and offices.
• Ensure security and report hazards or needed repairs.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Assist with major summer cleaning projects and event setup.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cleaning & maintenance

Safety awareness

Facility operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Lead Custodian-Strode Station Elementary School K-4 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904877
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Lead Custodian

REPORTS TO: Principal/ Administrative Director of Operations, Transportation and School Safety

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Supervise two or more custodians in their building. Responsible for assigning daily activities of custodians during break periods and following up with them to ensure that those jobs are completed satisfactory.

Work with Principal/Administrative Director of Operations, Transportation and School Safety in planning project work and ordering supplies.

Being safety minded when working. Set the example in assigned building.

Perform minor repairs on custodial and grounds equipment.

Perform routine custodial activities at District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors, 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 buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or 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, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.

Shovel, plow and sand walkways and steps as directed.

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.

Must be willing and able to demonstrate skills fundamental to performing job.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

Proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods to pre-determined standards.

Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.

Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and provide proper security.

Perform minor non-technical repairs.

Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.

Perform heavy physical labor.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Communicate effectively with others.

Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

Salary Table 3

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.58 to $22.04 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Anitria Coston/Jordan Fulks , Principal/AP
• STRODE STATION ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]/[e-mail]