OCHS- Custodian (Night shift)

Oldham County Schools; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools is seeking a Custodian to ensure cleanliness of school facilities like sidewalks and classrooms. The ideal candidate must be a high school graduate with experience in plant maintenance and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Tasks include sweeping, disinfecting, and performing minor repairs, reporting directly to the School Plant Operator. This is an hourly position requiring 8-hour shifts based on a 260-day contract.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Experience in plant maintenance preferred.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of building and premises per schedule.
• Shovel, plow, and/or sand/salt walks and steps as directed.
• Sweep classrooms and dust furniture according to schedule.
• Clean sanitary fixtures and disinfect toilet floors daily.
• Report needed repairs promptly to the School Plant Operator.
• Open and secure the building and handle keys properly.

Skills

Experience in plant maintenance

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Valid driver's license

Education

High school graduate

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 5/4/2026
• Location: Oldham County High School

Custodian

Job Goal: To maintain a clean and neat appearance of the assigned facility.

Job Type: Classified Job Class Code:7609

Position Type: Hourly Reports to: School Plant Operator

Terms of Employment: Compensation will be based on 260 contract days and on the board-approved 104 salary schedule. This position requires an 8-hour workday.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate.
• Experience in plant maintenance preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Push, pull or lift 40 pounds; kneel and reach above your head.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean at all times according to work assignment schedule prepared by the School Plant Operator.
• Shovels, plows and/or sands/salts walks and steps as directed by the School Plant Operator.
• Sweeps classrooms, dusts furniture, and cleans all chalkboards according to work assignment schedule prepared by the School Plant Operator.
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day according to work assignment schedule prepared by the School Plant Operator.
• Scrubs, hoses down and disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains according to work assignment schedule prepared by the School Plant Operator.
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently if necessary according to work assignment schedule prepared by the School Plant Operator.
• Clears debris from roofs, gutters and downspouts as needed.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation according to work assignment schedule prepared by the School Plant Operator.
• Report major repairs needed promptly to the School Plant Operator.
• Other duties as assigned by the School Plant Operator.
• Performs reasonable requests made by school personnel.
• Opens and secures building and notifies supervisor immediately of lost or misplaced keys of district.
• Cleans, stores and handles OCBE equipment properly.