Custodian - 2nd shift.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Custodian for the second shift in Hanover, NH. The role involves cleaning, event setup, and occasional outdoor tasks, with responsibilities including maintenance of facilities and adherence to safety procedures.

Second shift hours commonly run in the late afternoon to evening, with two consecutive days off. This is a union position under SEIU with a regular full-time schedule and onsite work eligibility.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in custodial work.
• 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 to clean fixtures.
• Operate and maintain heavy cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, scrubber, buffer, carpet shampooer).
• Understand safe use of cleaning chemicals and insect control substances.
• Familiarity with event setup for chairs and tables arrangements.
• Willing to work mandatory overtime when required.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Unlocks/locks spaces daily and cleans floors, restrooms, and common areas.
• Daily cleaning of restrooms, restocking supplies, and disinfecting surfaces.
• Empties trash, follows recycling procedures, and removes trash from building areas.
• Supports event setup/breakdown (tables, chairs, lecterns, podiums).
• Performs light maintenance tasks as needed and aids in safety/compliance.

Skills

Custodial experience

Teamwork

Physical labor

Ladders access

Industrial cleaning equipment

Chemical safety

Event setup knowledge

Overtime readiness

Instruction following

Overtime willingness

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 10/26/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 0401000

Position Title Custodian - 2nd 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 second shift Custodian positions.

Second shift schedules are 2.00pm-10.30pm, 3.00pm-11.30pm, 4.00pm-12.30pm, with two consecutive days off.

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

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 second shift position.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

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 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 be willing to work mandatory overtime when requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazard Communication, Blood Borne Pathogens.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-3323

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Director, Custodial Services, David Paula Nunez

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 10/26 THROUGH 11/09.

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

Additional Instructions

This posting is for second shift Custodian positions.

Second shift schedules are 2.00pm-10.30pm, 3.00pm-11.30pm, 4.00pm-12.30pm, with two consecutive days off.

We intend to hire multiple applicants into this role.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87675

Key Accountabilities

• 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; 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.

Percentage Of Time

• 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 the average 30 8FT 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.

Percentage Of Time

• 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 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 note 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 leaders absence or assist the squad leader.

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division-wide DEI initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division. Collaborates, when appropriate, on other DEI -related initiatives within the division and College.

Percentage Of Time

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned