Millcreek Elementary School Lead Custodial Service Worker 1.0 FTE

MILLCREEK ELEMENTARY; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Millcreek Elementary School in Lexington, KY is seeking a Lead Custodial Service Worker to supervise and perform daily cleaning and maintenance at the campus.

The role requires coordinating staff, ensuring safety, and upholding cleanliness standards across classrooms, restrooms, gym, and common areas while managing emergencies and special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Two years custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and train staff and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and participate in custodial activities at the school.
• Train staff and provide work direction; assign and review tasks.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain clean, secure facilities.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, gym, and common areas daily.
• Maintain security and report hazards and maintenance needs.

Skills

Training

Supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Floor polisher

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Millcreek Elementary School Lead Custodial Service Worker 1.0 FTE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960066
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Lead Custodial Service Worker

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Lead Custodial Service Worker

Job Class Code: 7606

Position Type: Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade * : G 04

(*salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Supervises: Assigned Staff

Work Calendar Name: 12 month hourly FT

Days in work calendar: 251

JOB SUMMARY

Perform supervisory and 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, implement, oversee and participate in the custodial activities of an assigned school.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned employees; assign and review the work of others.
• Plans and implement appropriate response to emergency situations.
• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and 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 ensure 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, 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 of rules to supervisor.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
• 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.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
• Shovel, plow and sand walks 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

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.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Safety regulations.
• 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 according to predetermined 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 signed in clean working order and provide proper security.
• ABILITY TO:
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shifts.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on custodial services equipment.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work independently with little direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Two years experience in custodial operations preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

• N/A

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1999

Revision Dates:

• 7/2011
• 7/2012
• 12/2014
• 5/2015
• 10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Salary and Job Category

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Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.38 to $27.61 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carlos Cooper
• MILLCREEK ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]

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