Full-Time Buildings and Grounds Custodian

Monadnock Regional School District; Swanzey (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Monadnock Regional School District is looking for a Building and Grounds Worker for Mt Caesar Elementary School. The role involves maintaining facilities, performing custodial duties, and grounds maintenance to ensure a clean and safe environment.

This position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, ability to operate various maintenance equipment, and adhere to safety protocols. You will work Monday to Friday from 2 PM to 10 PM starting July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Strong communication skills with diverse groups.
• Capacity to work in a team environment.
• Capability to perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing facility maintenance to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Clean assigned facilities and/or grounds to maintain sanitation.
• Order and stock needed materials and supplies.
• Perform minor repairs on buildings and grounds.

Skills

Operating a variety of equipment used in industrial maintenance

Adhering to safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electrical cleaning equipment

Common or hand tools

Job description

Mt Caesar Elementary School Start date 07/01/2026 Monday-Friday 2-10pm.

Purpose

The primary purposes of the Building and Grounds Worker are maintaining attractive facilities, performing custodial duties, and overall building and grounds maintenance and repair.

Supervisor

Director of Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Skills

• Operating a variety of equipment used in industrial maintenance, including electrical cleaning equipment, common or hand tools, etc.
• Adhering to safety practices.

Knowledge

• Methods in industrial cleaning.
• General maintenance and repair methods.
• Safety practices/procedures.
• Tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance.
• Basic tools utilized in building maintenance.
• Safety techniques and procedures.

Abilities

• Adapting to changing work priorities.
• Communicating with diverse groups.
• Meeting deadlines and schedules.
• Working as part of a team.
• Working with constant interruptions.
• Understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions.
• Make routine decisions independently.
• Sustain long periods of light to moderately heavy physical activity.

Essential Functions

• Performs ongoing facility maintenance (e.g., stripping/finishing floors, carpet care, moving furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clean and safe learning and working environment.
• Washes windows, screens, sills, woodwork, doors, lockers, desks, walls, and ceilings.
• Orders and stocks needed materials, and supplies following purchasing procedures.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Replenishes supplies (e.g., paper towels, soaps, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Provides maintenance and minor repairs.
• Collects and disposes of waste.
• Removal of snow as needed.
• Maintains outside sidewalks.
• Assists in keeping outside premises in orderly condition.
• Performs minor, job related, maintenance on building and grounds equipment, classroom furniture and facility for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs some repairs and maintenance of buildings.
• Mows and fertilizes lawn, plants and maintains flower beds, irrigates and maintains irrigation systems.
• Trims trees and sprays for insects.
• Maintain athletic fields and all district owned properties.
• Prepares site for daily operations as may be required (e.g., opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Setting up and taking down tables and chairs for classes and programs.
• Attends department staff meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to safely perform job functions.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g., doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of preventing property damage, equipment loss, potential liability and assuring security/safety of students, staff and visitors.
• Supports other staff for the purpose of completing site activities.
• Maintains professional relations with co-workers, building staff, students, and the public for the purpose of presenting a professional environment that promotes education and reflects well on the department and the school district.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MRSD is an EOE.