Custodian (Evening/Night Shift, Tues - Sat)

Phillips Exeter Academy; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy seeks a Full Time Custodian for a Tuesday–Saturday shift (5:00pm–1:30am) in Exeter, NH. The position emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and a homelike campus atmosphere, including routine maintenance and proper use of cleaning equipment.

The role requires the ability to work independently, operate commercial cleaning tools, and maintain high communication with dorm and department heads.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Dust surfaces and sweep, mop, vacuum, and shampoo floors/carpets.
• Strip, wash, and buff floor areas and replace light bulbs.
• Clean bathrooms, entrances, and common areas; wash walls and windows.
• Operate power cleaning equipment and report repairs as needed.
• Move furniture safely and assist in loading/unloading supplies.
• Requisition and receive supplies; maintain equipment and safety standards.
• Maintain professional demeanor and communicate with dorm/department heads.

Skills

Independent work

Floor care equipment

Ladder safety

Communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time Custodian Opening working Tuesday- Saturday 5:00pm - 1:30am

Pay Rate: $22.30/hr, plus shift differential.

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.