BUILDING CLEANING WORKER I-II

The State of New Hampshire; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking Building Cleaning Worker I-II in Tilton, NH. The role includes independent cleaning duties and potential team leadership with shift responsibility. Salary ranges from $14.40 to $20.80 per hour, with full-time employment and a 6:00am–2:30pm schedule.

Minimum qualifications include an 8th grade education and no required licenses. Training emphasizes infection control, safety, and quality standards across facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: 8th grade education.
• No license or certification required.
• Experience in cleaning or janitorial services preferred.
• Ability to read and write and to report in written or oral form.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, custodial and floor care duties for multiple buildings.
• Moves furniture and resident belongings to facilitate cleaning and moves.
• Operates cleaning machinery and reports equipment issues to supervisor.
• Building Cleaning Workers II leads and mentors crews, inspects work, and enforces safety standards.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Customer service

Safety standards

Reading/writing

Team coordination

Education

8th grade education

Job description

Building Cleaning Worker I-II

Position #19306

Salary: $14.40 - $20.80 hourly

Post Date: 09/10/2026 | Close Date: 10/12/2026 | Location: 139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276 | Employment Type: FULL‑TIME

Summary

Building Cleaning Workers I perform independent cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of multiple buildings/facilities for the State of New Hampshire Veterans Home; may include assignment to multiple units, areas, locations.

Building Cleaning Workers II serve as a team or crew lead, and/or shift point person, and independently provide a full range of cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of one or multiple state facilities, buildings, grounds, or institutions; may include assignment to multiple units, areas, locations, or districts.

Schedule

6:00am - 2:30pm shifts, Some holidays, Some weekends (additional $2.00/hour)

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 8th grade education
• License/Certification: None
• Other Requirements: None
• Trainee Option: Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety
• Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority

After‑Hire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In‑Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes

Level 1 to Level 2 (37201001BGA01). Criteria for promotion: 1) Must have completed at least six months (full‑time) or one year (part‑time) of employment as a Building Cleaning Workers I; 2) Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation; 3) Must be approved for promotion at the discretion of agency management to satisfy organizational/business needs; 4) Must receive a recommendation for promotion to Building Cleaning Workers II by the immediate supervisor.

Responsibilities

Building Cleaning Workers I

Performs light to heavy physical all‑inclusive housekeeping, floor care, and custodial activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole body movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, stripping/buffing/waxing/polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls, and glass, and disinfecting.

Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed. Moves furniture, equipment, and resident belongings, as necessary, to facilitate resident moves, new admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to include packing, inventories, and storing of such belongings securely in designated areas adhering to written procedures.

Uses mechanical equipment to perform housekeeping and/or floor care duties, which may include complex machinery such as disinfectant robot, floor care equipment, or wheelchair washer machine. Performs condition checks of cleaning tools/equipment and replaces or requests repairs as needed; observes operation of building or facility's mechanical, safety, or environmental systems and notifies supervisor or team lead of any issues or concerns. Follows written procedures on the operation and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery and/or minor repairs to equipment.

Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in the facility.

Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants; removes contaminated and non‑contaminated waste from buildings/facilities; disposes of waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) health and safety requirements relevant to the work area or facility.

Stocks supplies and advises the team lead or supervisor when inventory is low or if supplies are needed.

Collaborates with and assists other disciplines to provide a clean, safe environment for residents.

Building Cleaning Workers II

Leads and mentors individuals or crews and ensures that cleaning, shift details, and projects are completed on schedule in the area(s) of responsibility; inspects and reviews the work of team members to ensure quality and that health and safety standards are being followed. Recommends personnel actions or changes to standard operational procedures to supervisor.

Performs light to heavy physical all inclusive housekeeping, floor care and custodial activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole body movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, stripping/buffing/waxing polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and disinfecting.

Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed. Moves furniture, equipment, and resident belongings, as necessary, to facilitate resident moves, new admissions, and discharges and/or floor care to include packing, inventories, and storing of such belongings securely in designated areas adhering to written procedures.

Interacts with building or facility employees, residents, patients, or contractors. Investigates complaints about cleanliness, service, or equipment issues and takes corrective actions on‑site. Responds to immediate safety and/or maintenance concerns; refers escalated issues for resolution to supervisor.

Completes daily activity reports, logs, or notes as necessary. Inventories stock to ensure supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts and orders or advises the supervisor of what is needed.

Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in the facility.

Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants and removes contaminated waste and non‑contaminated waste from buildings/facilities, and disposes of waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to health and safety requirements relevant to the work area or facility.

Total Compensation Information

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State‑paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• Incentive‑based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
• $50,000 state‑paid life insurance plus additional low‑cost group life insurance

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay.

See this link for details on State‑paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

Contact Information

For further information please contact Lynn Hardy, Building Cleaning Supervisor, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964