Maintenance Director

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance Director

Date Posted:
5/26/2026

Location:
Candia-Henry W. Moore School

Date Available:
07/01/2026
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #15

DISTRICT:

Candia

POSITION:

Maintenance Director

SUPERVISOR:

Principal

POSITION GOAL:

To maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use may be made at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalency

Certification:

Ability to acquire licensing and certification required by the State of New Hampshire.

Experience:

Experience in maintenance, including 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Criminal Record Check:

Required per NH RSA 189:13-a

Pre-Employment Medical Exam:

Required per NH RSA 200:36 and 275:3

EVALUATION:

Performance of position responsibilities will be evaluated annually in accordance with the approved administrative procedure for staff evaluations.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature, policies, and governmental regulations.

2.

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

3.

Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedural manuals.

4.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, parents, and the general public.

5.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.

6.

Ability to apply knowledge of current educational research, theory, and data.

7.

Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.

8.

Ability to calculate mathematical procedures and utilize accounting forms to plan and monitor school expenses and prepare annual budgets.

9.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.

10.

Standing:

Frequent / Occasional

Lifting:

Frequent / Occasional

Walking:

Frequent / Occasional

Reaching:

Frequent / Occasional

Sitting:

Occasional

Push/Pull:

Frequent / Occasional

Driving:

Occasional

Bend/Stoop:

Frequent / Occasional

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.

Hire, supervise, and evaluate custodial staff.

2.

Train custodians on a recurring basis, in efficient, safe work methods using the most current methods.

3.

Monitor and evaluate custodian performance with building principals.

4.

Conduct building safety meetings, asbestos training, and training in systems management.

5.

Maintain buildings and grounds in appropriate condition.

6.

Conduct routine condition reviews including asbestos compliance.

7.

Maintain on a regular schedule all systems necessary for building operations.

8.

Conduct routine safety surveys and report results to Principal and recommend appropriate corrective action.

9.

Secure contractors to accomplish work which is beyond custodians' and/or maintenance director's capability and monitor contractors' performance.

10.

Prepare annual budgets with Principal for buildings and grounds budget accounts.

11.

Maintain an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.

12.

Perform appropriate maintenance and repair activities, estimate cost of repair projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead; and respond to unforeseen conditions and emergencies.

13.

Orders materials as needed and makes recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase.

14.

Regulates heat and ventilation systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.

15.

Consults with Principal regarding the establishment of regular preventative maintenance programs.

16.

Checks daily to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.

17.

Maintains exteriors walkways, driveways, parking, areas, steps, and fire exits to keep in safe condition.


18.

Supervises and/or assists in such daily custodial cleaning duties as necessary to insure that toilets, bathroom floors, sanitary fixtures, drinking fountains are clean and such duties that keep floors in a clean an attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.

19.

Instruct custodians verbally and in writing in building and grounds, custodial, and routine preventative maintenance activities.

20.

Assists visiting public utilizing facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.

21.

Maintains work-related records and prepares various reports as directed.

22.

Assigns work schedules and duties for summer cleaning and repair.

23.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).

Salary Range: $68,000-$70,000

Benefits: Sick/Vacation/Personal time, Life & LTD, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, FSA

Position to remain open until filled. For any questions, please contact HR Director Kristen Bourgeault at View email address on click.appcast.io