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Custodians, 220 days, Preschool-2026-2027

Young World Physical Education, Winchester, KY, United States


Job Description
Job ID:

5655878

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$15.24 to $20.25 Per Hour

Starting Date:

Immediately

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.

Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.

Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices, and related facilities; sweep, mop, and clean gymnasium floor; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to ensure orderly behavior and protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs, and floors after lunch periods.

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, urinals; clean mirrors, tile, and windows.

Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards; recommend maintenance and repair needs; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals; report infractions or rule violations to supervisor.

Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move, and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment for preparing classrooms and multi‑purpose rooms for special events or meetings.

Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork; make minor, non‑technical repairs as needed.

Lock and unlock doors and gates; maintain security of assigned areas according to guidelines; manage alarm system as directed.

Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.

Pick up and rake paper, trash, and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash per procedures; wash out trash cans and follow sanitation standards.

Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, materials, and other items.

Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor strippers, buffers, polishers, carpet shampooers, scrubbers, high‑pressure sprayers, manual and power sweepers, and power blowers as assigned.

Shovel, plow, and sand walkways and steps as directed.

Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs, and safety issues.

Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.

Proper lifting techniques.

Abilities:

Perform routine custodial activities to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds.

Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods to predetermined standards.

Learn and apply knowledge of schedules, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies.

Apply safety precautions and procedures.

Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and secure them properly.

Perform minor non‑technical repairs.

Observe and report maintenance and repair needs.

Perform heavy physical labor.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.

Walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods.

Lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

Hours: 8 Hours/Day; 181 Days/Year; Board Approved 07/20/2020 #156

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