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Custodian

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$32,764 / year median in Kentucky

+10% projected growth

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, cafeterias, locker rooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces. Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors as needed. Empty trash and recycling containers and properly dispose of waste. Clean windows, doors, walls, furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces. Refill soap, paper products, and other custodial supplies. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces using approved products and procedures. Monitor the condition of the building and report safety concerns, damage, needed repairs, or suspicious activity. Perform minor maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, and making basic repairs when qualified to do so. Set up and break down tables, chairs, equipment, and other materials for school activities, athletic events, meetings, and special programs. Assist with cleaning and restoring areas following events, spills, accidents, or emergencies. Help maintain sidewalks, entrances, parking areas, and exterior grounds, including removing debris and addressing weather-related hazards when necessary. Safely operate custodial equipment and properly use, label, and store cleaning chemicals. Maintain custodial closets, equipment, and supply areas in a clean and organized condition. Follow established procedures for locking and securing assigned areas of the building. Work cooperatively with school administrators, teachers, employees, students, visitors, and other custodial team members. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and protect confidential information encountered while working in the school. Follow all school safety, security, emergency-response, and infection-control procedures. Complete required training and maintain accurate cleaning, supply, inspection, or maintenance records. Perform other duties as assigned. #3469