Custodial Squad Leader - 1st shift

position title

custodial squad leader - 1st shift

• posting date: 01/26/2026
• open until filled: yes
• position number: 0400800
• hiring range: $24.04
• 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: 1st shift with two consecutive days off
• location: hanover, nh
• remote work eligibility: onsite only
• term position: no
• grant funded position: no

under general supervision from the custodial supervisor, leads, directs and works with a squad performing a wide variety of tasks; cleaning and unskilled building maintenance, event set ups, and animal and insect control, which includes medium to heavy lifting activities inside and outside a variety of the college’s facilities. These facilities could include office space, laboratories, eating facilities, public areas, auditoriums, etc.

Implements recycling procedures.

• high school plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• two years’ experience related to custodial work.
• demonstrated proven ability with leading staff and in effectively communicating and interacting with diverse customers and community.
• ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• ability to provide work directions and train others in the use of cleaning equipment and custodial work.
• ability to operate and maintain heavy industrial cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, powered scrubber, buffer and carpet shampoo) and other hand operated tools.
• knowledge of safe use of various chemical substances used for cleaning purposes and insect control.
• familiarity or ability to learn different table/chair arrangements for event set-ups.
• ability to work from ladders to change light bulbs, clean lighting fixtures, etc.
• ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying light to medium weight objects.
• must be willing to work mandatory overtime, as needed.
• strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.

• must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing the work to which the training relates: genie lift; asbestos awareness; hazard communication; blood borne pathogens
• commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

• campus services hr:
• director, custodial services - david paula nunez:

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 in this position 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, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to dartmouth college. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. 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 of posting, 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 1/26/26 through 1/30/26.

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