Custodian (PES)

Contoocook Valley Reg School District; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Contoocook Valley School District in Peterborough, NH is seeking a dependable Custodian to maintain a clean, safe school environment and support daily operations. The role reports to the Facilities Director/Custodial Team Lead and involves cleaning classrooms, offices, cafeterias, and restrooms, plus basic maintenance tasks as needed.

Starting immediately, ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of cleaning experience.

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 require 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 with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces.
• Basic safety practices related to cleaning materials.
• Ability to follow custodial policy and procedures for proper cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, safe and clean at all times.
• Performs required cleaning duties in offices, hallways, classrooms, cafeterias, and restrooms.
• 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 operation of carpet extraction and floor equipment.
• May perform minor maintenance tasks such as painting or bulb changes.
• Snow and ice removal at doorways and sidewalks (seasonal).
• Address emergencies and work overtime as required to support custodial goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Peterborough Elementary School Peterborough Elementary School - Peterborough, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Custodian (PES)

Job Details

Job ID: 5899976

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1

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.

Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and 3 recent letters of recommendation.

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).

Position Type: Full-time

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required