Substitute Custodian

Buena Vista School District R 31; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Kentucky is seeking a Substitute Custodian to oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of school buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include securing the building, cleaning various areas, and assisting in school-related events. Candidates should have a strong ability to follow instructions, possess general cleaning maintenance experience, and be able to work in varying weather conditions. This role offers competitive pay at $18/hour and requires the ability to lift heavy objects and use various cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to describe cleaning or maintenance problems.
• Must have a Colorado Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings.
• Checks and secures building for safety.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, and restrooms as per standards.

Skills

Ability to follow oral or written work orders

Fluent in English

Ability to work in poor weather conditions

Ability to establish cooperative relationships

Basic math skills

Education

Any combination of education and experience

Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance

Tools

Hand tools and power equipment

Job description

Substitute Custodian

Including Long Term Interest, Events and Evenings

$18/hour

Position Function

Under the supervision of the Head Custodian, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors as necessary, and provides cleaning for school-related events.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties

• Performs general daily cleaning and extensive cleaning during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, and vacuum cleaners.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Colorado Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Postings current as of 2/20/2026 1:56:45 AM CST.