Custodian - 3rd shift. Job at Dartmouth College in Hanover

Position Details

Posting date: 10/06/2025

Closing date: Open Until Filled

Position Number: 0401000

Position Title: Custodian - 3rd shift

Hiring Range: $24.04/hr (minimum and maximum)

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: Third shift, 10:00pm–6:30am, with two consecutive days off. Plus shift differential. This posting is for third shift Custodian positions.

Location of Position: Hanover, NH 03755, 6 Vox Lane, McKenzie Hall

Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Additional Notes: This posting is for third shift Custodian positions. We intend to hire multiple applicants into this role.

Position Purpose

Under supervision from the Custodial Squad Leader or Custodial Supervisor, performs a wide variety of tasks including cleaning, unskilled building maintenance, event setups, and animal and insect control. Tasks occur inside and outside a variety of the College’s facilities (offices, laboratories, eating facilities, public areas, auditoriums, etc.). Implements recycling procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience: 1-2 years of experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• One year experience related to custodial work
• 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.
• 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 setups
• 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
• Must be willing to work mandatory overtime as required
• Must successfully complete Hazard Communication and Blood Borne Pathogens training prior to performing related work
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-3323

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: David Paula Nunez

Department Contact's Phone Number: 603-646-3323

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 10/06/2025 THROUGH 10/10/2025.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see policy: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

This posting is for third shift Custodian positions. Third shift schedules are 10:00pm-6:30am, with two consecutive days off. We intend to hire multiple applicants into this role.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 inside and outside; dusts office furniture and window sills.
• On a daily basis: cleans public restrooms and showers; disinfects toilets and sinks; wipes and cleans counters; replaces and stocks restroom supplies.
• On a daily basis: empties trash cans; implements recycling procedures; removes trash inside building and around perimeters to designated areas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs major setup and breakdown for events (e.g., setting up tables and chairs per work orders).
• Performs maintenance such as cleaning light fixtures and replacing bulbs as needed.
• Assists in event setup details, including covering tables as required.
• Seasonal/as-needed duties: snow removal and walkway maintenance.

Culture and Employee Belonging

• Demonstrates commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions and communications.
• Participates in DEI initiatives and training, promotes the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability, Respect).
• Fosters a growth mindset in diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaborates on DEI initiatives within the division and College.

Culture and Additional Notes

• Performs other duties as assigned.