Female Custodian (Day shift, 7am-3:30pm Tues - Sat)

Phillips Exeter Academy; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a Female Custodian for the day shift (7:00am–3:30pm), Tuesday through Saturday, to maintain cleanliness and safety across campus.

The role focuses on floor care, restroom sanitation, and general upkeep, requiring independence, reliability, and a proactive approach to building maintenance. Candidates with custodial experience in educational settings are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean floors and carpets.
• Clean restrooms and common areas and manage trash/recycling.
• Report maintenance needs and assist in minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned buildings and entrances.
• Move furniture and assist with loading/unloading as required.
• Lock/unlock facilities and ensure security at shift end.

Skills

Independent work

Floor care equipment

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Female Custodian (Day shift, 7am-3:30pm Tues - Sat)

• Posted on November 10, 2026

Locations

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Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833, USA

• On-site
• FM-Custodial Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CUSTO003400

Description

Full Time, Female Custodian Opening Tuesday- Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm

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

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and cleans and shampoos floors/carpets.
• Strips, washes, and buffs floor areas.
• 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.

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