Custodian - 2nd shift

Position Title:

Custodian – 2nd Shift (Hanover, NH)

Shift: 2:00 pm–10:30 pm / 3:00 pm–11:30 pm / 4:00 pm–12:30 pm, with two consecutive days off.

• Unlock and lock assigned spaces; clean, mop, strip, wax, and buff all hard surface floors (stairways, public restrooms, kitchen areas, laboratories, dining rooms, hallways).
• Vacuum and shampoo carpeted offices, hallways, and common areas; wash windows inside and outside the entrance halls; dust office furniture and window sills.
• Clean public restrooms and showers; scour, disinfect, and deodorize toilet bowls and sinks; wipe and clean counters/vanities; polish mirrors; replace and stock restroom supplies.
• Empty office and common area trash cans; implement FO&M recycling procedures; remove all trash inside building and loose trash around building perimeters to designated areas.
• Change light bulbs, clean light fixture lenses using ladders when necessary.
• Perform major set‑up and break‑down for College events (average 30 8‑ft tables and 350 chairs). Set up tables, chairs, lecterns, podiums, dividers, platforms, coat racks, etc.; place covers on tables.
• Sweep dirt and leaves; shovel snow from walkways; spread sand on walkways at least 3 ft from all entrances at start of and throughout day.
• Set traps to catch rodents and release them outside; spray inside and outside buildings with chemicals to control insects.
• Keep inventory of cleaning materials and equipment; notify Squad Leader when materials are needed or equipment requires repair or replacement.
• Act in the Squad Leader’s absence or assist when requested.

• 1–2 years of custodial work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying light to medium weight objects.
• Must be able to work from ladders and step‑ladders to clean and maintain light fixtures.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy industrial cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, powered scrubber, buffer, carpet shampooer) and hand‑operated tools.
• Understanding of safe use of chemical substances in cleaning and insect control.
• Familiarity or willingness 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.

• Completion of Hazard Communication and Bloodborne Pathogens training prior to performing related work.

Unions:
This position is available to SEIU union members only during the first week of posting. After one week, if not filled internally, it is open to the general public and others in the Dartmouth community.

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 any required academic credentials, licenses, or certifications. 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.

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