Second Shift Custodian

Gallatin County Schools; Warsaw (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallatin County Schools is seeking a dependable Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming school facilities. The role covers classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways and event spaces; routine cleaning, trash removal, floor care, and basic upkeep according to established standards.

You will operate cleaning equipment, follow chemical safety guidelines, and coordinate with the lead custodian and staff to address building needs.

Qualifications

• Basic cleaning tasks in schools and office buildings.
• Ability to use/operate commercial cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans offices, classrooms, restrooms, corridors, windows, and walls.
• Cleans up after activities for building events.
• Operates electric sweepers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, etc.
• Follows usage instructions/dilution ratios of cleaning chemicals and other custodial products.
• Maintains a safe working area, follows safety guidelines, and uses protective equipment.
• Communicates with staff regarding needs of classrooms, buildings and grounds.
• Cooperates with lead custodian and works closely with staff.
• Performs duties per established standards and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates professionalism when interacting with staff, students, and community.

Skills

Basic cleaning tasks

Operate cleaning equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

Custodian
Reports to Building Principal
Provides efficient, quality cleaning (housekeeping) tasks for office and office buildings following established practices, standards and methods under the direction of the supervisor.

Performance Responsibilities

• Cleans offices, classrooms, restrooms, corridors, windows, and walls
• Cleans up after activities for building events
• Operates electric sweepers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, etc.
• Follows usage instructions/dilution ratios of cleaning chemicals and other custodial products.
• Maintains a safe working area, follows safety guidelines of operating manuals, abides by current OSHA guidelines, and uses appropriate universal protective equipment.
• Communicates with staff regarding needs of classrooms, buildings and grounds
• Cooperates and works closely with lead custodian
• Performs all work in accordance with established standards, methods and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates professionalism when working with staff and when interacting with students and community.

Physical Demands

The work is performed while standing or walking. It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping, pushing and pulling of arm controls and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights. The work requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to perform basic commercial cleaning (housekeeping) tasks in schools and office buildings
• Ability to use/operate commercial cleaning equipment.