Custodian - 3rd shift

job title: custodian - 3rd shift

position number: 0401000

hiring range: $24.04/hr (minimum and maximum)

union type: seiu – level c

flsa status: non-exempt

employment category: regular full time

scheduled months per year: 12

scheduled hours per week: 40

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 including cleaning, unskilled building maintenance, event set‑ups, and animal and insect control, which include medium to heavy lifting inside and outside a variety of the college’s facilities. Implements recycling procedures. This posting is for a 3rd shift position.

third shift: 10:00 pm – 6:30 am, with two consecutive days off. Shift differential applied. 40 hours per week for 12 months per year. Onsite only.

• 1–2 years of experience
• demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
• ability to operate and maintain heavy industrial cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, powered scrubber, buffer, carpet shampooer) and other hand‑operated tools
• must be able to use a step‑ladder to clean lighting fixtures, replace light bulbs, etc.
• knowledge of safe use of cleaning chemicals and insect control substances
• familiarity or ability to learn different table/chair arrangements for event set‑ups
• ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying light to medium weight objects
• willingness to work mandatory overtime as required
• must successfully complete the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: hazard communication, blood borne pathogens
• commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community

• 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 offices, hallways and common areas; washes windows; dusts office furniture and window sills.
• on a daily basis: cleans public restrooms and showers; scours, disinfects, and deodorizes toilet bowls and sinks; wipes and cleans counters/vanities; 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 as well as loose trash around building perimeters to designated areas.
• on an as‑needed basis: performs major set up and break down for college events (e.g., on the average 30 8‑ft tables and 350 chairs); sets up a variety of planned events based on the design of the arrangement specified in the work order; sets up and places tables, chairs, lecterns, podiums, dividers, platforms, coat racks, etc.
• on an as‑needed basis: cleans light fixtures and replaces light bulbs, using a step ladder as necessary; if more materials are needed or equipment requires repair, notifies the squad leader.
• on an as‑needed basis: sweeps dirt and leaves, shovels snow from walkways, and spreads sand on walkways at least 3 feet from all entrances to buildings at the start of and throughout the day.
• sets traps to catch a variety of rodents and takes captured rodents to an outside area for release.
• sprays inside and outside of buildings with various chemicals to control insects.
• may act in the squad leader’s absence or assist the squad leader.

available to 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 12/01/25.

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…