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BUILDING CLEANING WORKER I-II

State of New Hampshire
Tilton, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

BUILDING CLEANING WORKER I-II

Position #41701

$14.40 - $20.80 hourly

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Building Cleaning Worker I-II.

Proposed schedule includes:

6:00am - 2:30pm shifts

Some weekends (additional $2.00/hour)

Some holidays

Make a difference in a Veteran’s life!

Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.

Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.

The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.

Summary:

Building Cleaning Workers I

To perform independent cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with

the care, cleaning, and maintenance of multiple buildings/facilities for the

State of New Hampshire Veterans Home; may include assignment to multiple units,

areas, locations.

Building Cleaning Workers II

To serve as a team or crew lead, and/or shift point person

and to independently provide a full range of cleaning, custodial or janitorial

duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of one or multiple

state facilities, buildings, grounds, or institutions; may include assignment

to multiple units, areas, locations, or districts.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: 8th grade education

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building
  • Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
  • Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety
  • Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports
  • Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
  • Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Criteria:

37201001BGA01 (Level 1 to Level 2)

For promotion from the 37-2010 Building Cleaning Workers-1 job title to the 37-2010 Building Cleaning Workers-2 job title as a Building Cleaning Worker, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

  • Must have completed at least six months (full-time) or one year (part-time) of employment as a Building Cleaning Workers I
  • Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation
  • Must be approved for promotion at the discretion of agency management to satisfy organizational/business needs
  • Must receive a recommendation for promotion to Building Cleaning Workers II by the immediate supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building
  • Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
  • Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety
  • Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports
  • Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
  • Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Building Cleaning Workers I

Performs light to heavy physical all-inclusive housekeeping, floor care, and custodial

activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole body

movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling

equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming,

stripping/buffing/waxing/polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls, and

glass, and disinfecting.

Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed.

Moves furniture, equipment, and resident belongings, as necessary, to

facilitate resident moves, new admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to

include packing, inventories, and storing of such belongings securely in

designated areas adhering to written procedures.

Uses mechanical equipment to perform housekeeping and/or floor care duties, which

may include complex machinery such as disinfectant robot, floor care equipment,

or wheelchair washer machine. Performs

condition checks of cleaning tools/equipment and replaces or requests repairs

as needed; observes operation of building or facility's mechanical, safety, or

environmental systems and notifies supervisor or team lead of any issues or

concerns. Follows written procedures on

the operation and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery and/or minor

repairs to equipment.

Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and

standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when

cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in

the facility.

Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants; removes contaminated and

non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities; disposes of waste in a

prescribed manner; adheres to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) health and

safety requirements relevant to the work area or facility.

Stocks supplies and advises the team lead or supervisor when inventory is low or if

supplies are needed.

Collaborates with and assists other disciplines to provide a clean, safe environment for

residents.

Building Cleaning Workers II

Leads and mentors individuals or crews and ensures that cleaning, shift details, and

projects are completed on schedule in the area(s) of responsibility; inspects

and reviews the work of team members to ensure quality and that health and

safety standards are being followed. Recommends personnel actions or changes to

standard operational procedures to supervisor.

Performs light to heavy physical all inclusive housekeeping, floor care and custodial

activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole body

movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling

equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming,

stripping/buffing/waxing polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and

glass, and disinfecting.

Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when

needed. Moves furniture, equipment, and

resident belongings, as necessary, to facilitate resident moves, new

admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to include packing, inventories,

and storing of such belongings securely in designated areas adhering to written

procedures.

Interacts with building or facility employees, residents, patients, or contractors.

Investigates complaints about cleanliness, service, or equipment issues and

takes corrective actions on-site. Responds to immediate safety and/or

maintenance concerns; refers escalated issues for resolution to supervisor.

Completes daily activity reports, logs, or notes as necessary. Inventories stock to

ensure supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts and orders or

advises the supervisor of what is needed.

Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and

standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when

cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in

the facility.

Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants and removes contaminated

waste and non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities, and disposes of

waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to health and safety requirements

relevant to the work area or facility.

For further information please contact Lynn Hardy, Building Cleaning Supervisor, at lynn.m.hardy@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4871.

  • TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

  • Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
  • Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
  • Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
  • $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

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