Custodian - Part-Time

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a part-time Custodian to perform cleaning, event setup, and basic facility maintenance across campus facilities. This 20-hour/week role supports a wide range of spaces, from offices to laboratories, with emphasis on safety and recycling procedures.

Under supervision, the successful candidate will lift medium-weight objects, operate basic cleaning equipment, and collaborate with a Custodial team to ensure a clean, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Dependable and able to work autonomously.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Clean and unskilled building maintenance across various facilities.
• Assist with event set-ups.
• Perform animal and insect control as needed.
• Implement recycling procedures.
• Handle medium to heavy lifting as required.

Skills

Collaborative

Dependable

Team player

Autonomous

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Education

Six months custodial experience

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

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Buffer

Carpet shampooer

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Custodian - Part-Time

Position Number

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Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $22.00

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $24.00

Location of Position

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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 is a 20-hour/week position.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Ability to be dependable, reliable and to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months’ experience related to custodial work.
• 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 successfully complete the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazard Communication, Blood Borne Pathogens.

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Temporary Part time

Schedule

This is a temporary, non-benefited position, working 20-hours/week for six months.
1st, 2nd and 3rd shift positions available.

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Department Contact for Cover Letter

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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.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Under supervision from the Custodial Squad Leader or Custodial Supervisor, performs a wide variety of tasks, including:

• Cleaning and unskilled building maintenance
• Event set-ups
• Animal and insect control
• Implements recycling procedures

Medium to heavy lifting activities may be necessary indoors and outdoors at a variety of the College’s facilities.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Additional Document #1

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Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | [e-mail]