School Custodian & Facilities Caretaker

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

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.