Substitute Custodian

Districtwide; Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Liberty, Kentucky, is seeking a Substitute Custodian to maintain the cleanliness of school buildings and assist with seasonal maintenance. Responsibilities include cleaning, inventory management, and minor repairs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and demonstrate the ability to manage physical demands of the job. The position offers an immediate start and requires a citizenship or work visa. Interested applicants can contact Luann Williams.

Qualifications

• Ability to read safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish working relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the school buildings and grounds.
• Assist in seasonal grounds work like lawn care.
• Report damages and major repairs to the principal.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

Ability to perform physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Substitute Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5307594

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CASEY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Custodian Class Code 7609

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Principal

Approved By: Casey County Board of Education Date: July 2015

SUMMARY: Keeps the district’s school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn).
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Restocks disposable items and provides head custodian with inventory usage and data.
• Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Maintains building and grounds security in the building each school day.
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalk, driveway, and play area neat and clean at all times.
• Checks daily to insure all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Scrubs and disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows on both inside and outside at least twice a year and more frequently if necessary.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Cleans all chalk or marker boards at least once a week.
• Makes such minor building repairs as he/she is capable of doing.
• Reports major repairs to the principal.
• Reports damage to school property to the principal.
• Opens and closes the building each school day, and secures all doors and windows and sees that all lights except hose for safety are turned off before leaving the building.
• Keeps an inventory of janitorial supplies and equipment on hand and requisitions needed replacements far enough in advance, so that custodial duties are not hindered by a lack of supplies.
• Moves furniture or equipment in building as directed by the principal.
• Replacement of air filters in HVAC system in areas specified.
• Conducts an on-going program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Complies with regulations and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Rake wood chips and/or rubber mulch on playgrounds once per week.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a tool box. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds such as piping and pool valves. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and air compressors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of all the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Luann Williams
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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