POSITION: Custodian - First Shift 

JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide a clean, safe, and comfortable learning environment for all students and staff working collaboratively with a facilities crew.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• School custodian or related field experience preferred
• Ability to read basic operating instructions
• Capable of lifting and moving objects 75 lbs or more
• Must be able to stand/walk for periods of time 2-7.5 hours

REPORTS TO: Facilities/Maintenance Director 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Dust, sweep, mop, and polish as necessary to maintain a clean floor
• Clean bathrooms
• Wash windows and clean sills as needed
• Scrub, strip, or refinish floors as scheduled
• Set up for scheduled meetings, games, dances or other events as requested
• Report damage to building, faulty equipment, lack of sufficient supplies to Maintenance supervisor
• Replace light bulbs as needed
• Load and unload supplies and equipment as directed
• Assist with deliveries
• Keep exterior walkways and entrances to buildings clear of debris during all seasons to maintain a safe  entrance and exit from the building
• Assist on maintenance work, minor report work, grounds work as directed by Facility Director
• Know location and proper care and use of all fire equipment
• Responsible for the security of classrooms and buildings
• Work on major maintenance during summer months as assigned
• Clean and store all tools, supplies, and equipment after each use
• Complete essential exterior winter tasks like shoveling walkways, clearing snow from building entrances, applying ice melt, and potentially operating light equipment (snowblowers), ensuring safe, accessible pathways during winter, often requiring on-call availability and physical stamina for cold weather, demanding attention to safety and quick response to weather changes.
• Apply and adhere to proper safety techniques to maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to interpret written procedures, policies, and safety guidelines
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions accurately and independently
• Relieve or assist on other jobs or shifts as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Abides by the school rules and regulations as defined by school board policy, and state and federal laws related to education and the rights of individuals

Salary and Benefits: $18 - $21 / hr depending on experience.

• Health and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• New Hampshire Retirement
• Bereavement leave

About Chester Academy:
For more information about Chester Academy and the Chester School District, visit: www.sau82.org.

Job Type: Full-time/ First Shift 6 AM - 2:30 PM

Work Location: In person