Custodian

School Administrative Unit 70 Richmond Middle School - Hanover, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Apr 6, 2026

Seeking a custodian for 2ndshift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30p.m. The custodian works to provide students & staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, develop & work. Position starts 4/6/2026, open until filled.

This position is governed by the Service Employees Union Agreement .

Payrange for this position is $19.30 - $28.04per hour,depending on and experience.

Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more.

Job Description Approved By:
SAU 70

Date:

6.1.2018

General

Purpose:

To provide Students & Staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, develop & work.

Reports to:

Director of Facilities

Supervises:

N/A

POSITION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Ability to stand stoop, stretch, reach & bend
• Ability to mount and dismount equipment
• Ability to push and pull equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to carry 25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to smell odors effectively.
• Ability to see clearly.
• Ability to climb ladders at least 10 feet

• Keep the building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Regulate heat and ventilation systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical use of fuel, water and electricity, (or ) call B&G Office for further assistance.
• Shovels, and/or sands/salts walks, and steps as appropriate. If Grounds assistance is needed, calls B&G Office.
• Checks daily to make sure all exit doors are unlocked in the AM for the start of school and then locked after school begins for the remainder of the day. The main door will remain unlocked for entry.
• All panic bars on doors are inspected to be in working order and reported if not.
• Clean the floors in classrooms either by vacuuming, sweeping or mopping, as appropriate. Rooms are cleaned of dust periodically enough to remain clear of dust.
• Clean the corridors after school and/or during the day if condition requires said cleaning.
• Scrub and disinfects rest room floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Wash all windows inside and outside at least twice each year, (or) more frequently if necessary, depending on area of building.
• Keep the ground free of rubbish.
• Maintains all floors in a clean and attractive condition.
• Reports any repairs in need of attention to the Custodial Foreman. Makes minor building repairs as directed by the Custodial Foreman.
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair.
• Reports all machinery repair needs, immediately, to supervisor.
• Reports to the building Administrator any damage to school property immediately.
• Remains on the school premises during school hours and/or during non-school hours per shift schedule.
• Assumes the responsibility for the opening and/or closing and securing of the building each day. All doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off by night shift custodians.
• Moves furniture or equipment in buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Administrator.
• Disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and recycling.
• Labels all containers following the guidelines of the MSDS system.
• Reports to the Custodial Foreman and looks for any daily instructions.
• Complies with OSHA’s standards 29 CFR-1910.
• Security of the building is the responsibility of all custodians.
• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.
• Must Check email daily for important communications from SAU & Facilities Depts.
• Must be able…