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Custodian

Portsmouth School District
Portsmouth, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/31/2050

Night Custodian

Position Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor and Facilities Director performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
This is a split position between RJLA and New Franklin Elementary School, Mon-Fri 2:30 pm - 11:30 pm


Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.
 

Accountability:

  • Accountable for cleaning and general appearance of building or buildings assigned, and surrounding grounds assigned.
  • Adjustments of heating controls when specified perform boiler checks as requested by their building supervisors.
  • Minor repairs when necessary and possible.
  • Maintaining of security of the building or buildings during regular working hours and on special occasions as scheduled by supervisor.
  • Setting up for all special events when requested to do so.
  • Reporting to supervisor of any problem in areas assigned – custodial or maintenance.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Work Performed:

  • Performs such duties as outlined by supervisor to maintain orderly general appearance in all assigned areas.
  • Adjustments of heating controls when specified as required by their building supervisor.
  • Perform minor maintenance repairs when possible (window replacement, lock repair, routine painting, etc.).
  • Check all doors and windows, when school is not in session or use, for security reasons, answer all alarms or other emergencies when called by the appropriate officials, report any problems to supervisor immediately when security problems exist.
  • Setting up necessary equipment for special events when requested to do so.
  • Reports any problems custodial or other to supervisor immediately.
  • Maintains specified areas on grounds (snow removal, etc.).
  • Removes rubbish and waste paper.
  • Performs duties as required to carry out principal's program or programs as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as required, including outside supervision in parking lot at dismissal times.

Special Note: Cleaning, As Defined, Is:

  • Sweeping and washing as necessary, sealing and waxing, as necessary.
  • Washing and disinfecting toilet bowls, lavatories, urinals, water fountains, walls floors and other specified areas.
  • Dust woodwork and furniture (wash and/or polish if necessary).
  • Vacuum and shampoo rugs.
  • Clean windows.

Equipment Used:

  • Necessary equipment supplied by supervisor – tools, pails, mops, brooms, floor equipment, and other necessary supplies. 

Records and Reports:

  • Building problems to supervisor.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  • Works in standard office and school building environments.
  • Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
    Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
  • High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  • Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
  • [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.


Pay Rate: Follow Negotiated Pay Rate (See Custodial Agreement)

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