Boone County Schools is hiring: Head Custodian in Florence

Position Type:
Operations/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
9/2/2025

Location:
Florence Elementary School

Date Available:
09/08/2025

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED Internal Transfer Deadline: 9/6/2025
HOURS: M-F / 5:30am - 2:00pm (Tentative)
NOTES: 260 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $15.18-$22.87(based on years of experience) / 8 paid holidays / Vacation days(based on years in district)

TITLE: Head Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

1. Has at least three years of custodial experience

1. Has the ability to read and follow written directions

1. Has the physical ability to perform heavy physical labor

1. Has the ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds numerous times per day

1. Exhibits personal habits in keeping with the assigned responsibilities

1. Has demonstrated ability to relate and work well with people

1. Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, develop, and eat; to provide staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place to teach, eat and provide services and to provide leadership in the accomplishment of these responsibilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities

1. Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times

1. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity

1. Shovel, plow, and maintain walks, driveways, and parking areas, as appropriate

1. Check daily to ensure that all exits are open and all panic hardware is working properly during the hours of building occupancy

1. Raise the United States flag at or before 8:00 a.m. on each school day and lower it at assigned time

1. Sweep, mop, wet-cash, and vacuum floors, and dust furniture and clean and polish fixtures and glass on schedule in assigned areas

1. Clean corridors after school each day and during the day when conditions require it

1. Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily and during the day when conditions require it

1. Remove waste and trash from building

1. Wash all windows on both sides at least twice each year

1. Perform such yard keeping as necessary to maintain safe and attractive environment

1. Clean all chalkboards at least once a week

1. Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation

1. Report immediately to the Principal any damage to school property

1. Remain on the school premises during school work hours, and during non-school hours when attendance is required by the Principal

1. Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each day including lights, heat, windows and doors

1. Move furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities as directed by the Principal or designee

1. Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste

1. Make minor repairs such as chairs, desks, and locks

1. Perform daily cleaning of kitchen including waste and trash removal

1. Shelve all deliveries in appropriate storage--dry, refrigerated or frozen

1. Maintain sufficient inventory of supplies and equipment

1. Conduct periodic inspections of the building and campus to ensure their clean and safe condition

1. Assist with orientation of new custodial staff

1. Assist the principal in scheduling, organizing, and supervising custodial services

1. Assist the principal in preparing work schedules, assignments and coordination of dates

1. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Hourly (Grade 20)
• 8 per day
• 40 per wk.
• 260 days
• 12 months
• Board approved 10-8-92 Revised