Custodian - 1st shift

Custodian - 1st shift Position Details

• Location: Hanover, NH
• Schedule: 1st shift (four 4‑am options: 4am-12:30pm, 5am-1:30pm, 6am-2:30pm, 7am-3:30pm, 8am-4:30pm) with two consecutive days off.
• Employment Category: Regular Full‑Time
• Union: SEIU, Level C
• Hours per Week: 40
• Annual Salary: $24.04 per hour

Under supervision from the Custodial Squad Leader or Custodial Supervisor, performs a wide variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks, including event set‑ups, animal and insect control, medium to heavy lifting inside and outside the college’s facilities, and implementing recycling procedures.

• On a daily basis or when appropriate: unlocks and locks assigned spaces; cleans, mops, strips, waxes, and buffs all hard surface floors; vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas; washes windows inside and out in entrance halls; dusts office furniture and window sills.
• On a daily basis: cleans public restrooms and showers; scours, disinfects, and deodorises toilet bowls and sinks; wipes and cleans counters; polishes mirrors; replaces and stocks restroom supplies.
• On a daily basis: empties office and common area trash cans; implements FO&M recycling procedures; picks up, bags, and removes all trash inside building and loose trash around building perimeters to designated areas.
• On an as‑needed basis: changes light bulbs, cleans light‑fixture lenses using ladders when necessary.
• On an as‑needed basis: performs major set‑up and break‑down for college events (approx. 30 tables and 350 chairs); sets up based on work order; places tables, chairs, lecterns, podiums; places covers on tables.
• On an as‑needed basis: sweeps dirt and leaves, shovels snow from walkways, spreads sand on walkways at least 3 feet from all entrances; sets traps for rodents and releases captured rodents; sprays inside and outside with chemicals for insect control.
• On an as‑needed basis: keeps note of cleaning materials and equipment needed; notifies Squad Leader when more materials are needed or equipment requires repair or replacement; may assist or act in Squad Leader’s absence on occasion.

• 1–2 years of experience in custodial or facilities maintenance.
• Minimum six months to one year of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform moderate to heavy labor, including lifting and carrying light‑to‑medium weight objects.
• Ability to work from ladders and step‑ladders to clean light fixtures.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy industrial cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, powered scrubber, buffer, carpet shampooer) and other hand‑operated tools.
• Understanding of safe use of chemicals for cleaning and insect control.
• Familiarity or ability to learn different table/chair arrangements for event set‑ups.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime when required.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Successful completion of Hazard Communication and Blood‑Born Pathogens training prior to performing related work.

Campus Services HR – 603‑646‑3323

We are 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 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 criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications. Results must be acceptable to the college. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Union positions are available to 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 11/24/2025 through 11/28/2025.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division‑wide CEB initiatives and trainings, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability, and Respect).
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality in appropriate interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.