Set-Up Coordinator/Custodian

Phillips Exeter Academy; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH is seeking an Event Setup Custodian to support events and daily custodial operations. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, 7am–3:30pm, with essential personnel status and a wage range of $24.40–$25.60 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities include custodial duties, delivery and set-up for events, and collaborating with the Senior Manager of Events and Custodial Services to ensure clean, safe, and welcoming campus spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report facility condition deficiencies.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean floors and carpets; strip, wash, and buff floors.

Skills

Independent work

Floor care equipment

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Diversity & inclusion

Time management

Student interactions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

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Event Setup Custodian

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

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

• Facilities Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SETUP003533

Description

TITLE: Event Setup Custodian

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Events and Custodial Services

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 7am-3:30pm. Schedule may vary according to Academy needs. This position Is considered *Essential Personnel.

Wage Range: $24.40 - $25.60 based on relevant experience

Position Purpose

Ensures that the assigned buildings and surrounding areas provide comfort, safety and a homelike atmosphere through effective cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance. Provides delivery and set-up duties for the Academy community and a variety of campus functional areas in the planning and execution of events.

Job Responsibilities

Custodial

• Identify and report facility condition deficiencies.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and cleans and shampoos floors/carpets.
• Strips, washes, and buffs floor areas.
• Washes walls, glass partitions, and accessible windows (inside and out).
• Cleans toilets, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Observes building mechanical equipment and reports repairs/failures to supervisor.
• Uses work order system to report deficiencies and follow up on open orders.
• Makes minor repairs to fixtures and furnishings with simple hand tools.
• 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.
• Maintains equipment including changing filters, checking safety and cleanliness of machines.
• Maintains good communications with dorm or departments heads and brings attention to issues.

Delivery and Set-up

• Work in close collaboration with Senior Manager of Events and Custodial Services to achieve goals in events, moving, and special set‑ups.
• Coordinate and perform campus deliveries using box truck with liftgate.
• Coordinate and perform event and furniture set‑ups.
• Load and unload truck using forklift and pallet jack.
• Check work order system daily for requests for moving orders received.
• 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, equipment and repairs.
• Ability to perform duties using medium to heavy physical exertion on a 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.
• Technology needed to perform job responsibilities including but not limited to mobile phone, laptop, tablet or other similar electronic equipment to check company emails, calendar and work order system.
• 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. Associates degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Experience

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Experience in an institutional or campus setting
• 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.
• Ability to withstand exposure to inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, freezing temperatures, etc.)

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• Clean Driving record (reviewed annually).
• *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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