Custodian - Exterior Focus Grounds​/Groundskeeper​/Maintenance

Custodian
- Exterior Focus Grounds / Groundskeeper/Maintenance

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Bellows Falls Union High School
- Westminster, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job : 5933293

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Title: Custodian

Terms of Employment: Full Year

Position Classification: Support Staff

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in facilities maintenance, landscaping, light construction, carpentry, or a related trade preferred or strong aptitude and a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of methods of maintaining, cleaning and preserving a variety of surfaces preferred
• Familiarity with standard hand and power tools, lawn and snow equipment preferred.
• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions, including reading and understanding labels on chemicals and cleaning products
• Ability to effectively perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to operate larger equipment, such as trucks with plows and tractors, or willingness to be trained (grounds only)

Reports to: Director of Maintenance and/or school Principal

Supervises: n/a

Evaluation: In accordance with the requirements of the Windham Northeast Education Association Staff Agreement

Position Summary: The Custodian helps keep our schools safe, clean, welcoming, and well-maintained for students, staff, and the community. Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include building cleaning and sanitation, light maintenance and repairs, landscaping, seasonal groundskeeping, and light construction or a combination of both interior and/or exterior focuses. Duties may vary throughout the year based on seasonal and school needs.

Performance Responsibilities – All:

• Maintain assigned buildings, facilities, grounds, equipment, and furnishings in a clean, safe, sanitary, and attractive condition.
• Follow all District policies, OSHA/VOSHA requirements, SDS procedures, chemical-handling requirements, and safety practices.
• Read and follow labels, written procedures, and oral instructions regarding cleaning products and equipment.
• Properly use, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Inspect facilities for safety hazards, vandalism, damage, weather-related concerns, equipment failures, and needed repairs; report concerns promptly.
• Respond to immediate safety and operational concerns, including facility damage, alarms, spills, injuries/illnesses, unauthorized persons, leaks, and weather emergencies.
• Open and prepare facilities for daily operations and secure buildings and grounds at the end of operations.
• Lock doors, close windows, secure gates, manage flags, turn off unnecessary lights/utilities, and follow established security procedures.
• Maintain appropriate building temperatures and assist with regulating heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems for comfort and energy conservation.
• Maintain cleaning, maintenance, and storage areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and tools, and request replacements as needed.
• Distribute supplies, equipment, furniture, carts, and other materials as directed.
• Set up and take down furniture and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, athletic events, and special events as requested.
• Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (ie: opening gates, raising flags, weep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate positive, respectful working relationships with students, staff, administrators, contractors, and the public.
• Work effectively with changing priorities, interruptions, and varying facility needs.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to identify maintenance needs and potential safety concerns.
• Perform minor repairs to furniture, doors, locks, hardware, cabinets, ceiling tiles, flooring, walls, and fixtures.
• Perform basic carpentry, drywall repair, painting, caulking, trim, shelving, and other light construction tasks.
• Unclog basic drains and sinks and address minor leaks.
• Replace light bulbs, switches, HVAC filters, and other basic components where authorized.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and facility components.
• Assist with seasonal building preparation and maintenance…