Custodian (Day shift, Tues - Sat)

Phillips Exeter Academy; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a Full Time Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across on-campus buildings. The role includes evening/early morning shifts (Tue–Sat, 7:00am–3:30pm) and requires ability to operate cleaning equipment, manage supplies, and perform light repairs.

Strong communication and reliability are essential. The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with earning potential at $22.30 per hour plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dust surfaces and fixtures.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and shampoo floors/carpets.
• Strip, wash, and buff floor areas.
• Replace light bulbs as needed.
• Clean restrooms and common areas.
• Report repairs or failures to supervisor.
• Use work orders to track deficiencies and follow up.
• Perform simple repairs with basic hand tools.
• Move furniture and assist with special moving tasks.
• Lock/unlock buildings as required.
• Remove rubbish and manage bins.
• Operate power cleaning equipment (polishing machines, vacuums).
• Maintain entrances; shovel snow; perform yard upkeep.
• Requisition and receive supplies; assist loading/unloading trucks.
• Maintain equipment; change filters; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate with dorm or department heads; raise issues to leads.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Floor care equipment

Diversity inclusion

Cleaning methods

Physical stamina

Learning ability

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Trust with students

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time Custodian

Shift: Tuesday- Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job Details

Full Time Custodian

Shift: Tuesday- Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm

SCHEDULE

Full-Time. 40 hours weekly. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs. This position is considered *essential personnel.

REPORTS TO

Custodian Supervisor/Sr. Events and Services Manager

Pay Rate

$22.30/hr, plus shift differential

Pay Group

BiWkly (Hourly)

Type

Regular

Status

Full-Time

Fiscal Year Weeks

Full year (52 weeks)

Class

Staff

Department

Facilities Management

Location

On-Campus

Position Purpose

Ensures that the assigned buildings and surrounding areas provide comfort, safety and a homelike atmosphere through effective cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Dusts surfaces.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and cleans and shampoos floors/carpets.
• Strips, washes, and buffs floor areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Washes walls, glass partitions, and assessable windows (inside and out).
• Cleans toilets, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Observes building mechanical equipment and reports repairs/failures to lead person.
• Uses work order system to report deficiencies and follow up on open orders.
• Makes minor repairs to fixtures and furnishings with simple hand tools.
• Moves furniture and performs special moving assignments.
• Locks/unlocks public buildings as required.
• Removes rubbish and cleans containers.
• Operates power cleaning equipment such as polishing machines and wet/dry vacuums.
• Cleans entrances, shovels snow, and performs general yard care to maintain appearance of entrances.
• Requisitions and receives supplies.
• Assists in loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintains equipment including changing filters, checking safety and cleanliness of machines.
• Maintains good communications with dorm or departments heads and brings issues to leads.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently and achieve high results with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate commercial floor care equipment and climb ladders.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to perform duties using medium to heavy physical exertion on regularly recurring basis.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills and techniques.
• Maintain updated knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50lbs without assistance.

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• Clean Driving record preferred.
• *Essential personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed directly by designated personnel during emergency events or inclement weather.