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Contoocook Valley Reg School District

Custodian (PES)

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$39,515 / year median in New Hampshire

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
#1CONTOOCOOK
VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICTPOSITION TITLE
Custodian
SUPERVISOR
Facilities Director/Custodial Team leader
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent preferredMinimally one-year experience in cleaning & maintaining building areas, or any combination of training and experience that would provide required knowledgeMay required valid NH driver's licenseEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with other employeesEstablish a professional rapport with the school staffAbility to understand written instructionsMaintain a high level of confidentialityWork independently and make judgments within the scope of respective job dutiesAbility to learn and accomplish tasks with minimum supervisionKnowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces and furnitureBasic safety practices related to cleaning materialsAbility 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 RESPONSIBILITIESKeeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, safe and clean at all timesPerforms required cleaning duties in offices, hallways, workshops, lavatories, classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, libraries, multipurpose rooms, and stairwaysWashes windows, walls, sinks, and fountainsCollection and disposal of refuse and recyclables from within and outside of the building.

May maintain records and prepare recommendations of needed supplies and materialsEmergency clean-up as a result of breakage, vandalism, spills, or illnessFloor maintenance including successful operation of carpet extraction and floor maintenance equipmentMay 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 AdministratorWork 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 electricityChecks 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 necessaryReports immediately to the principal any damage to school property.

Develops an appropriate plan of professional developmentPerforms 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).