Custodian

Contoocook Valley School District; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Contoocook Valley School District in Peterborough, NH, is seeking a Custodian to support the Facilities Director and Custodial Team Lead in maintaining a clean, safe school environment. The role requires working with staff and administration to ensure compliance with school policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning across classrooms and common areas, basic maintenance tasks, and seasonal snow/ice management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one-year cleaning/maintenance experience, or related training.
• May require valid NH driver's license.
• Establish professional relationships with school staff.
• Ability to follow written instructions and maintain confidentiality.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Adheres to safety practices for cleaning materials.

Responsibilities

• T Keeps building and premises safe and clean at all times.
• Performs cleaning in offices, hallways, classrooms, cafeterias, and restrooms.
• Wash windows, walls, sinks, and fountains.
• Disposal of refuse and recyclables on site and nearby areas.
• Maintain records and suggest supplies as needed.
• Emergency clean-up for spills, vandalism or illness.
• Floor maintenance and carpet equipment operation.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as needed.
• Seasonal snow and ice removal at doorways and sidewalks.
• Address emergencies with Facilities Director guidance.
• Occasional overtime to cover department needs.
• Maintain organized custodial spaces and stock levels.

Skills

Safety practices

Independent worker

Professional rapport

Follow written instructions

Confidentiality

Learn with minimal supervision

Interpersonal with staff

Operate cleaning equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Carpet extraction equipment

Floor maintenance equipment

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  8/13/2026
• Location:
  Peterborough Elementary School - Peterborough, NH

CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE

Custodian

SUPERVISOR

Facilities Director/Custodial Team leader

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimally one-year experience in cleaning & maintaining building areas, or any combination of training and experience that would provide required knowledge
• May required valid NH driver's license
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Establish a professional rapport with the school staff
• Ability to understand written instructions
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Work independently and make judgments within the scope of respective job duties
• Ability to learn and accomplish tasks with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces and furniture
• Basic safety practices related to cleaning materials
• Ability to follow custodial policy and procedures to ensure proper and effective cleaning has been completed.

SUMMARY

The custodian, as the Facilities Director/Custodial Team Lead directs, shall perform according to established procedures a variety of custodial service duties to maintain assigned facility and adjoining buildings in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition, which meets the educational needs of the school. May also respond to Building Administrator per agreed protocols.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, safe and clean at all times
• Performs required cleaning duties in offices, hallways, workshops, lavatories, classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, libraries, multipurpose rooms, and stairways
• Washes windows, walls, sinks, and fountains
• Collection and disposal of refuse and recyclables from within and outside of the building.
• May maintain records and prepare recommendations of needed supplies and materials
• Emergency clean-up as a result of breakage, vandalism, spills, or illness
• Floor maintenance including successful operation of carpet extraction and floor maintenance equipment
• May perform or assist with minor maintenance work including, but not limited to, painting, bulb changes, white board installation, furniture moves and similar tasks as required.
• Snow and ice removal at doorways and on sidewalks as needed. (seasonal)
• Expected to be at work to address emergencies situation (such as flooding, snow removal…) unless otherwise excused by the Facilities Director.
• Work overtime as required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the custodial dept.
• Maintains custodial closets, storage and work areas clean, neat in appearance and stock to appropriate levels.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Building Administrator
• Work overtime as required to provide adequate coverage to support the goals of the dept.
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors am open and all panic bolts am working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Raises the US flag at or before 8 a.m. on each school day, and lowers it at or after 3:30 p.m.
• Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if necessary
• Reports immediately to the principal any damage to school property.
• Develops an appropriate plan of professional development
• Performs other position related tasks as assigned by the Facilities Director/Custodial Team Lead.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 2:17:31 PM CST.

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