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The Town of Canterbury is seeking a Janitor and several Recording Secretaries.

Janitor

Job Type: Part-Time, Estimated 6 hours per week

Pay: $30 per hour

This position is responsible for the cleaning of municipal buildings.

Please fill out an Application and send it to Town Administrator Ken Folsom at kfolsom@canterburynh.gov to apply.

Job Description

Part-Time, Estimated 6 hours per week

PAY: $30 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for the cleaning of municipal buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  1. Maintains a clean facility by completing variety of cleaning tasks including: emptying garbage and recycling bins, sweeping/vacuuming/washing floors, dusting/disinfecting surfaces, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
  1. Cleans the Town Offices (Sam Lake House) and the Municipal Complex once or twice a week. Cleans the Old Town Hall and Meeting House as needed. Exact schedule could be negotiated.
  1. Notifies town staff of needed supplies or maintenance issues.
  1. Performs other related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:   

  1. Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and safety procedures when using cleaning equipment.
  1. Ability to work without direct supervision and organize time in order to meet deadlines.
  1. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  1. Ability to exercise sound and mature judgment and discretion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Work is performed in multiple office buildings.

  1. Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.
  2. Ability to move body enough to effectively clean floors, bathrooms, walls and do tasks such as unlocking/opening doors, pushing a vacuum, refilling dispensers, etc.
  3. Ability to see and smell to detect uncleanliness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  1. Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Reserve Recording Secretary

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00

This position takes minutes for various boards/committees on an as-needed basis.

We have 3 positions open.

Please email Town Administrator Ken Folsom at kfolsom@canterburynh.gov to apply.

Job Description

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour


BASIC PURPOSE
This position takes minutes for various boards/committees on an as-needed basis.


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include the following:

  • Attend Board/Committee meetings when the primary secretary for that group is unavailable.
  • Record handwritten and/or electronically the minutes of each meeting and Public Hearing.
  • Publish a draft copy of the minutes within five business days of the meeting.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience is preffered but not required. Training will be provided.
  • Must be able to hear conversations and accurately record the proceedings.

We are also still hiring for a Full-time Police Officer and a Full-time Highway Maintenance Worker!

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