Custodian - 1st shift

Position details

Position information

Posting date 06/08/2026 closing date open until filled yes position number 0401000 position title custodian - 1st shift hiring range minimum $24.88 hiring range maximum $24.88 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

This posting is for 1st shift custodian positions.

First shift schedules include 4am-12.30pm, 5am-1.30pm, 6am-2.30pm, 7am-3.30pm, 8am-4.30pm, with two consecutive days off.

Location of position

Hanover, nh

Remote work eligibility? Onsite only is this a term position? No if yes, length of term in months. N/a is this a grant funded position? No position purpose

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. These facilities could include office space, laboratories, eating facilities, public areas, auditoriums, etc. Implements recycling procedures.

This posting is for a first shift position.

Description required qualifications - education and yrs exp 1-2 years of experience required qualifications - skills, knowledge and abilities

* minimum six months to one year 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 in order to clean and maintain light fixtures.

* ability to operate and maintain heavy industrial cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, powered scrubber, buffer, carpet shampooer) and other hand-operated tools.

* ability to understand and or knowledge of safe use of various chemical substances used in cleaning purposes and insect control.

* familiarity or ability to learn different table/chair arrangements for event set ups.

* must be willing to work mandatory overtime when required.

* ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

* must successfully complete the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: hazard communication, blood borne pathogens.

Preferred qualifications department contact for recruitment inquiries campus services hr department contact phone number  department contact for cover letter and title director, custodial services, david paula nunez department contact's phone number equal opportunity employer

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.

Background check

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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function special instructions to applicants

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 (6/8/26) through (6/15/26).

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Additional instructions

This posting is for 1st shift custodian positions.

First shift schedules include 4am-12.30pm, 5am-1.30pm, 6am-2.30pm, 7am-3.30pm, 8am-4.30pm, with two consecutive days off.

We intend to hire multiple applicants into this role.

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Key accountabilities

Description

* on a daily basis or when appropriate: unlocks and locks assigned spaces; cleans, mops, strips, waxes, and buffs all hard surface floors e.g. Stairways, public restrooms, kitchen areas, laboratories, dining rooms, hallways; vacuums and shampoos carpeted offices, hallways and common areas;…