Custodian; Shift

Overview

Custodian (Shift 1:30-10:00 pm) – Mercer County Schools, Mercer Co. Intermediate - Harrodsburg, Kentucky

This job is also posted in Mercer County Schools

• Job : 5584470
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Custodian

Mercer County Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

Night Custodian - hours approximately 1:30-10:00pm

Job Title:

Custodian

Reports to:

Principal

Job Class Code: 7609

Work Schedule:

See Salary Schedule

Pay Scale:
See Salary Schedule

Approval Date: 1992

Basic Function: 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.

Representative Duties:

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors and 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 needed.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned. Sweep, mop, and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables; chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, and urinals; clean mirrors, tile, and windows.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move, and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
• Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork, and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings 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 according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
• Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, materials, and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers, and power blower as assigned.
• Shovel, plow, and sand steps as directed.
• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance repairs needed and safety issues.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

• 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.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to pre-determined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate…