Custodian - 3rd shift

Position Title: Custodian - 3rd shift

Position Number: 0401000

Posting Date: 11/24/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Union Type: SEIU
SEIU Level: C
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: Third shift, 10:00pm‑6:30am, two consecutive days off. Shift differential applies.

Location: Hanover, NH 03755 – 6 Vox Lane, McKenzie Hall

Remote Work Eligibility:
Onsite only

Under supervision from the Custodial Squad Leader or Custodial Supervisor, performs a wide variety of tasks; cleaning and unskilled building maintenance, event set ups, and animal and insect control, which include medium to heavy lifting activities inside and outside a variety of the College’s facilities. Implements recycling procedures.

• Unlock and lock assigned spaces; clean, mop, strip, wax, and buff all hard surface floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpeted offices, hallways, and common areas.
• Wash windows (inside and outside) in entrance halls; dust office furniture and window sills.
• Clean public restrooms and showers; disinfect, deodorize, and stock supplies.
• Empty office and common area trash cans; implement FO&M recycling procedures.
• Carry out set up and break down for College events, including tables, chairs, lecterns, podiums, etc.
• Perform light fixture maintenance and replace light bulbs using a step ladder.
• Sweep and shovel snow, spread sand on walkways as needed.
• Set traps and control rodents and insects as directed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning materials; notify Squad Leader as needed.
• May act in the squad leader’s absence or assist when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1–2 years of experience in custodial work.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining heavy industrial cleaning equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to use a step‑ladder for lighting fixtures and other tasks.
• Knowledge of safe use of chemicals for cleaning and insect control.
• Familiarity with event table/chair arrangements.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor (lifting and carrying light to medium weight objects).
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime.
• Completion of Hazard Communication and Blood Borne Pathogens training prior to work.
• Commitment to diversity and serving a diverse community.

No specific preferred qualifications listed.

• Campus Services HR – David Paula Nunez, Phone: 603‑646‑3323

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of required credentials. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Safety and Security SEIU Union members only during the first week of posting. After one week, if the position has not been filled internally, it is open to the general public and other members of the Dartmouth community.

Open to union members only from 11/24/25 through 12/1/25.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and use of tobacco-based products is prohibited in all facilities.