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Woodford County Public Schools

Lead Custodian (Safe Harbor Academy)

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What they do

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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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lead School Custodian to serve as a vital guardian of our learning environment, ensuring our facilities are safe, clean, and welcoming for every student and staff member. In this essential role, you will take pride in the physical upkeep of our school, performing the daily cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs that keep our classrooms and hallways in peak condition. Beyond the physical tasks, you play a key role in student safety by maintaining sanitary standards and ensuring that equipment and facilities are secure and well-cared for. As a visible and valued member of our school community, you will model positive interpersonal relationships and work cooperatively with staff to create an atmosphere conducive to high levels of learning. If you are a hardworking professional who understands that a well-maintained school is the foundation for student success, we invite you to join our team.
WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE
Head Custodian
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Principal, Chief Operations Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate Pass health examination Have no immoral or criminal history Have ability to work with other staff members and with children Be able to perform tasks that require moderate physical exertion Be able to supervise other personnel
DUTIES:
Supervise and participate in the following activities Daily classroom cleaning and other areas of the building Clean restrooms thoroughly and as frequently as needed Remove trash and waste from building Observe and correct or report safety or health hazards Spot clean doors, floors, walls, desks, glass and equipment as needed or as scheduled Clean grounds as needed or directed Work on special projects as requested, serve as project leader Lock or unlock buildings, secure all windows and other openings as required Receive and store supplies, order as needed Dust mop all corridors three times daily, clean entrances, entrance mats and steps daily or more often as needed Operate heating plant (if instructed to do so) in an efficient and safe manner, and keep mechanical room and equipment clean and in good condition