RDES Head Custodian 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County Schools Maintenance Department; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessamine County Schools Maintenance Department in Nicholasville, KY, seeks an experienced RDES Head Custodian for the 2026-2027 school year. The role leads district custodial services, manages staffing, coordinates with administrators and vendors, and ensures safe, clean facilities across schools and offices.

The position requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, reporting, training, and program development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent progress toward GED may be considered as allowed by Kentucky law.
• Experience in custodial supervision preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct custodial services and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct District custodial services including cleaning of school and office sites.
• Supervise and inspect cleaning and care of rooms, restrooms, halls, buildings, fixtures and equipment.
• Coordinate and participate in selection, training, assignment and evaluation of custodial staff.
• Analyze custodial needs and schedule personnel accordingly.
• Communicate with District staff and vendors about needs, procedures and projects.
• Maintain inventory of custodial materials and equipment.
• Develop performance standards and monitor program effectiveness.
• Prepare records, reports and bid specifications as needed.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Supervision

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

RDES Head Custodian 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District Jessamine County Schools Maintenance Department - Nicholasville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, organize and direct the District's custodial services; communicate with District administrators and outside vendors to coordinate an efficient and effective program; select, train, assign, supervise and evaluate custodians and related personnel as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plan, organize and direct District custodial services including cleaning of school and office sites.
• Supervise and inspect the cleaning and care of rooms, restrooms, halls, buildings, fixtures and equipment to assure compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinate, direct and participate in the selection, training, assignment and evaluation of custodial staff and other assigned personnel; perform promotions, reassignments, discipline and terminations as needed.
• Analyze District custodial related building services needs; schedule and assign personnel to meet custodial needs.
• Communicate with District staff, faculty and administrators to discuss custodial needs, procedures, scheduling and projects; research and resolve questions, concerns and related issues.
• Communicate with vendors to research, test and evaluate products, equipment and techniques; select and purchase supplies, equipment and other custodial materials; maintain and control an adequate inventory of custodial materials and equipment.
• Develop, evaluate and prepare performance standards and procedures for custodial services; monitor program for effectiveness and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including schedules, inventories, cost estimates, time reports and personnel records; prepare bid specifications as appropriate.
• Plan, conduct and provide in-service training programs and seminars as assigned; instruct custodial staff in the proper use of supplies, equipment and pesticides.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of special projects as requested by the faculty.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of related functions including pest control, furniture repair, moving of furniture and equipment, trash disposal, cleaning and refinishing of gym floors.
• Attend meetings and participate as a committee member as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials, supplies and equipment used in custodial work.
• Methods of planning, organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work.
• Requirements for maintaining offices and buildings in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned custodial activities.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations and precautions.
• Basic inventory methods and practices.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Local vendors and sources of supply.
• Basic bid preparation procedures.
• Record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, schedule and direct District custodial and building services.
• Establish goals and standards and monitor compliance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various supplies and equipment.
• Estimate quantity and types of supplies and materials needed.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.Prioritize and schedule work.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

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 and four years custodial experience including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

RDES Head Custodian 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District Jessamine County Schools Maintenance Department - Nicholasville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jessamine County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5977817

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, organize and direct the District's custodial services; communicate with District administrators and outside vendors to coordinate an efficient and effective program; select, train, assign, supervise and evaluate custodians and related personnel as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plan, organize and direct District custodial services including cleaning of school and office sites.
• Supervise and inspect the cleaning and care of rooms, restrooms, halls, buildings, fixtures and equipment to assure compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinate, direct and participate in the selection, training, assignment and evaluation of custodial staff and other assigned personnel; perform promotions, reassignments, discipline and terminations as needed.
• Analyze District custodial related building services needs; schedule and assign personnel to meet custodial needs.
• Communicate with District staff, faculty and administrators to discuss custodial needs, procedures, scheduling and projects; research and resolve questions, concerns and related issues.
• Communicate with vendors to research, test and evaluate products, equipment and techniques; select and purchase supplies, equipment and other custodial materials; maintain and control an adequate inventory of custodial materials and equipment.
• Develop, evaluate and prepare performance standards and procedures for custodial services; monitor program for effectiveness and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including schedules, inventories, cost estimates, time reports and personnel records; prepare bid specifications as appropriate.
• Plan, conduct and provide in-service training programs and seminars as assigned; instruct custodial staff in the proper use of supplies, equipment and pesticides.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of special projects as requested by the faculty.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of related functions including pest control, furniture repair, moving of furniture and equipment, trash disposal, cleaning and refinishing of gym floors.
• Attend meetings and participate as a committee member as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials, supplies and equipment used in custodial work.
• Methods of planning, organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work.
• Requirements for maintaining offices and buildings in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned custodial activities.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations and precautions.
• Basic inventory methods and practices.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Local vendors and sources of supply.
• Basic bid preparation procedures.
• Record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, schedule and direct District custodial and building services.
• Establish goals and standards and monitor compliance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various supplies and equipment.
• Estimate quantity and types of supplies and materials needed.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

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 and four years custodial experience including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Andy McConnell , Director of Custodian Services
• Jessamine County Schools Maintenance Department
• Phone: [phone] ext. 3595
• Email: [e-mail]