School Custodian & Facilities Assistant

Reports To: Head of School/ Building Principals 

Employment Status: Non-Exempt 

Schedule: Full-Time, Year-Round, Day-Time 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week/ reduced in summer to 22.5 hours/week 

Location: Riverwood Academy – Nashua, NH 

Position Summary 

The School Custodian & Facilities Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, secure, functional, and welcoming environment for Riverwood Academy students, staff, families, and visitors. 

This position combines daily custodial responsibilities with general facilities support, including building upkeep, light maintenance, grounds care, safety checks, facility preparation, and assistance with school operations. 

The successful candidate will be dependable, hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently. The employee is expected to identify and address routine facility needs, recognize potential safety or maintenance concerns, and communicate issues promptly to administration. 

Essential Responsibilities 

Custodial & Cleaning 

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, stairways, restrooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces. 
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, and disinfect floors and surfaces. 
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, drinking fountains, and other high-use areas.
• Empty trash and recycling and follow appropriate disposal procedures. 
• Maintain floors, windows, doors, furniture, fixtures, and other school property. 
• Replenish restroom, cleaning, and custodial supplies. 
• Respond promptly to spills, messes, and other immediate cleaning needs. 
• Maintain a consistently clean and orderly appearance throughout both school buildings.

Facilities & Building Maintenance 

• Conduct routine walkthroughs and inspections of assigned areas and identify maintenance, cleanliness, or safety concerns. 
• Perform basic repairs and routine maintenance within the scope of the position. 
• Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles and perform other routine building upkeep. 
• Assist with minor painting, touch-up work, furniture repairs, and other general maintenance tasks as assigned. 
• Monitor doors, locks, fixtures, plumbing, lighting, flooring, and other building components and report issues promptly. 
• Assemble furniture or adjust seat and chair heights, as needed.
• Operate custodial and facilities equipment, including vacuums, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, blowers, ladders, and other equipment as appropriate. 
• Maintain and organize custodial, maintenance, and facilities supplies and equipment.
• Report damaged equipment, leaks, building deficiencies, hazards, or other concerns to administration.
• Assist with maintaining safe and accessible entrances, exits, hallways, stairways, and common areas.
• Coordinate with outside contractors, vendors, or service providers as directed by administration.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and manufacturer instructions for equipment, tools, and cleaning products. 

Safety & Security 

• Ensure doors, gates, and designated areas are appropriately secured. 
• Conduct routine checks of buildings and exterior areas and report security concerns immediately.
• Maintain clear and accessible emergency exits, walkways, and common areas. 
• Assist with emergency procedures, drills, evacuations, and facility access as directed.
• Promptly address or report conditions that could create a safety hazard for students, staff, or visitors. 

Grounds & Seasonal Maintenance 

• Check and assist to maintain entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, and other assigned exterior areas.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, sanding, and salting as needed. 
• Assist with lawn, landscaping, leaf, acorn, debris, and general grounds cleanup, as needed.
• Keep building entrances and exterior areas clean, safe, and presentable. 
• Use appropriate equipment for exterior maintenance. 
• Assist with seasonal preparation and weather-related facility needs. 
• Monitor exterior areas for hazards and communicate concerns promptly. 

Events & School Operations 

• Assist with setup and breakdown for school lunches, events, meetings, performances, athletic activities, and other school functions, as needed. 
• Move tables, chairs, furniture, equipment, and other items as needed. 
• Prepare classrooms, common areas, multipurpose spaces, and other facilities for school and community use. 
• Respond to reasonable facilities-related requests from administration. 
• Provide general operational support when needed to maintain safe and effective school operations.
• Meet and accompany outside vendors who are on sight during school hours. 

Communication & Documentation 

• Communicate promptly with administration regarding safety concerns, repairs, supply needs, building conditions, and other facilities issues. 
• Maintain awareness of custodial and facilities supplies and notify the appropriate supervisor when supplies need to be ordered. 
• Complete assigned work according to established schedules, priorities, and checklists.
• Maintain accurate records or logs when required for maintenance, inspections, cleaning, or other facilities activities. 
• Communicate professionally with students, staff, families, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working around students and staff.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED preferred. 
• Previous custodial, facilities, maintenance, building operations, or related experience preferred.
• School or commercial custodial experience preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair preferred. 
• Ability to safely operate custodial, maintenance, and grounds equipment. 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 
• Strong reliability, punctuality, organization, and attention to detail. 
• Ability to identify problems and take appropriate action within the scope of the position.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and respond appropriately to changing priorities and unexpected facility needs. 
• Ability to interact professionally and appropriately with students, staff, families, vendors, and visitors.
• Valid driver’s license preferred. 

Physical Requirements 

The employee must be able to: 

• Stand and walk for extended periods. 
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and work in various positions. 
• Lift and carry supplies, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Push and pull custodial equipment, carts, furniture, and other items. 
• Safely operate custodial, maintenance, and grounds equipment. 
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. 
• Climb ladders when necessary and permitted. 
• Perform repetitive physical tasks associated with cleaning and facility maintenance.

Work Environment 

This position works primarily in a school environment with frequent interaction with students, staff, and visitors. The employee may work around cleaning chemicals, dust, noise, machinery, tools, outdoor weather conditions, and other typical school, custodial, and facilities maintenance conditions. 

The position requires the ability to work throughout both Riverwood Academy buildings and on the surrounding school grounds. 

Performance Expectations 

The successful candidate will demonstrate: 

• Reliability and consistent attendance. 
• Pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained school environment. 
• Attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail. 
• A strong commitment to student and staff safety. 
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify and communicate maintenance and safety concerns. 
• Professional and respectful communication. 
• Care and respect for school property and equipment. 
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to unexpected facility needs. 
• Willingness to assist wherever needed to support safe, efficient, and effective school operations.