Night School Custodian: Cleaning, Security & Maintenance

Bowling Green Independent Schools; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 44,198,000 - 52,298,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green Independent Schools is seeking a Night Custodian for Potter Gray Elementary School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The position covers the 2026-2027 school year with 240 days of work and 8 hours per day on a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, security checks of doors/windows, support for athletic events, and summer custodial tasks with the team. Starting immediately, pay ranges from $16.71 to $19.81 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform in an efficient manner the daily cleaning of assigned section as outlined by the immediate supervisor.
• Perform a daily paper pick-up of the entire school grounds.
• Perform a daily security check of the grounds and facility, ensuring doors and windows are secured and logging the check as directed.
• Provide cleaning support of athletic events as required.
• Work jointly with the custodial team in the summer months in waxing and general summer cleaning.
• Stand ready to assist the school administration as needed or requested.
• Perform preventive maintenance and/or minor repairs as needed.
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions prevailing in the building or on school grounds.
• Promptly report any and all maintenance work requests as identified.
• Be responsible for the requisitioning, inventory and use of all needed custodial supplies. Follow prescribed safety methods when using cleaning materials which may include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Open and close the building (which may include arming and disarming the security system) as directed by the school administration.
• Clean, handle, and dispose of any blood borne pathogens or other hazardous waste in accordance with Health Department and District regulations.
• Report any unusual occurrence where the health, safety or security of students or staff may be threatened.
• Frequently lift and push/pull 20-40 pounds; occasionally lift and push/pull over 40 pounds. Regularly climb, crawl, stoop, and/or bend to perform various jobs.
• Occasionally work in inclement weather conditions.
• Be a self starter and team player, one who uses time wisely and at times under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations by interacting effectively with and demonstrating respect for the views, rights and contributions of parents, teachers and other school personnel.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Act as a consistent positive public relations agent for school and district programs and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding individual students and their families.
• Implement and adhere to all rules and regulations, policies, administrative guidelines, and directives as adopted by the Board of Education, Principal, Administrative Staff, Superintendent and School Based Decision Making Council.
• Maintain acceptable personal attendance without repeated unexcused absences, tardiness, absences without notification, or abuse of sick leave.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Assistant Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Manager, School administration or Superintendent of Schools.

Job description

Bowling Green Independent Schools is seeking a Night Custodian for Potter Gray Elementary School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The position covers the 2026-2027 school year with 240 days of work and 8 hours per day on a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, security checks of doors/windows, support for athletic events, and summer custodial tasks with the team. Starting immediately, pay ranges from $16.71 to $19.81 per hour.