Custodian - 2nd shift

Custodian – 2nd Shift

Location:

Hanover, NH

Schedule:

Second shift – 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, or 4:00 pm to 12:30 pm, with two consecutive days off.

Hours per Week: 40

Employment Status:
Regular Full Time, Non‑Exempt

• On a daily basis or when appropriate: unlocks and locks assigned spaces; cleans, mops, strips, waxes, and buffs all hard surface floors such as stairways, public restrooms, kitchen areas, laboratories, dining rooms, hallways; vacuums and shampoos carpeted offices, hallways and common areas; washes windows (inside and outside) in entrance halls; 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: 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 (e.g. on 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.; places covers on tables.
• On an as‑needed basis: sweeps dirt and leaves and shovels snow from walkways and spreads sand on walkways at least 3 feet from all entrances to buildings at start of and throughout the day; sets traps to catch a variety of rodents and takes captured rodents to outside area for release; sprays inside and outside of buildings with various chemicals to control insects.
• On an as‑needed basis: keeps a record of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work; notifies Squad Leader when more materials are needed or when equipment is in need of repair or replacement; may, on occasion, act in the squad leader’s absence or assist the squad leader.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 1–2 years of experience in custodial work.
• 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 other hand‑operated tools.
• Ability to understand and apply 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.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime when required.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Successfully completed Hazard Communication and Blood Borne Pathogens training prior to performing work related to those areas.

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, and/or certifications. Results must be acceptable to Dartmouth 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.

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.

Union Type: SEIU, SEIU Level: C, Non‑Exempt, Regular Full Time.