Full-Time Buildings and Grounds Custodian

Monadnock Regional School District

  • Swanzey, New Hampshire
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment. Essential Functions: Performs ongoing facility maintenance (e.g., stripping/finishing floors, carpet care, moving furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clean and safe learning and working environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSwanzey, New Hampshire

    Description

    Mt Caesar Elementary School
    Start date: 07/01/2026
    Monday - Friday; 2-10 pm

    Purpose: The primary purposes of the Building and Grounds Worker are maintaining attractive facilities, performing custodial duties, and overall building and grounds maintenance and repair.

    Supervisor: Director of Facilities

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent.

    Skills:
    • Operating a variety of equipment used in industrial maintenance, including electrical cleaning equipment, common or hand tools, etc.
    • Adhering to safety practices.

    Knowledge:
    • Methods in industrial cleaning.
    • General maintenance and repair methods.
    • Safety practices/procedures.
    • Tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance.
    • Basic tools utilized in building maintenance.
    • Safety techniques and procedures.

    Abilities:
    • Adapting to changing work priorities.
    • Communicating with diverse groups.
    • Meeting deadlines and schedules.
    • Working as part of a team.
    • Working with constant interruptions.
    • Understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions.
    • Make routine decisions independently.
    • Sustain long periods of light to moderately heavy physical activity.

    Essential Functions:
    • Performs ongoing facility maintenance (e.g., stripping/finishing floors, carpet care, moving furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clean and safe learning and working environment.
    • Washes windows, screens, sills, woodwork, doors, lockers, desks, walls, and ceilings.
    • Orders and stocks needed materials, and supplies following purchasing procedures.
    • Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
    • Replenishes supplies (e.g., paper towels, soaps, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
    • Provides maintenance and minor repairs.
    • Collects and disposes of waste.
    • Removal of snow as needed.
    • Maintains outside sidewalks.
    • Assists in keeping outside premises in orderly condition.
    • Performs minor, job related, maintenance on building and grounds equipment, classroom furniture and facility for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
    • Performs some repairs and maintenance of buildings.
    • Mows and fertilizes lawn, plants and maintains flower beds, irrigates and maintains irrigation systems.
    • Trims trees and sprays for insects.
    • Maintain athletic fields and all district-owned properties.
    • Prepares site for daily operations as may be required (e.g., opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
    • Setting up and taking down tables and chairs for classes and programs.
    • Attends department staff meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to safely perform job functions.
    • Secures facilities and grounds (e.g., doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of preventing property damage, equipment loss, potential liability and assuring security/safety of students, staff and visitors.
    • Supports other staff for the purpose of completing site activities.
    • Maintains professional relations with co-workers, building staff, students, and the public for the purpose of presenting a professional environment that promotes education and reflects well on the department and the school district.
    • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    MRSD is an EOE.

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