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Custodial Squad Leader - 1st shift

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

May 19, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	05/19/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	No
Position Number	0400800
Position Title	Custodial Squad Leader - 1st shift
Hiring Range Minimum	$23.23/hr
Hiring Range Maximum	$24.26/hr
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	Schedule: 6.00am-2.30pm, Tuesday-Saturday; Sunday/Monday 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 general supervision from the Custodial Supervisor, leads, directs and works with a squad performing a wide variety of tasks; cleaning and unskilled building maintenance, event set ups, and animal and insect control, which includes 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.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	High School plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Two years' experience related to custodial work. Demonstrated proven ability with leading staff and in effectively communicating and interacting with diverse customers and community. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to provide work directions and train others in the use of cleaning equipment and custodial work. Ability to operate and maintain heavy industrial cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, powered scrubber, buffer and carpet shampoo) and other hand operated tools. Knowledge of safe use of various chemical substances used for cleaning purposes and insect control. Familiarity or ability to learn different table/chair arrangements for event set-ups. Ability to work from ladders to change light bulbs, clean lighting fixtures, etc. 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 needed. Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications	Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing the work to which the training relates: Genie Lift;Asbestos Awareness;Hazard Communication; Blood Borne Pathogens Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
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
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-646-3323
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
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 05/19/2025 THROUGH 05/26/2025 /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	Schedule: 6.00am-2.30pm, Tuesday-Saturday; Sunday/Monday off
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78802

Key Accountabilities

Description

Key Accountabilities

On a daily basis: creates and schedules daily/weekly work assignments for custodians and ensures they have adequate supplies, equipment, and personal protection to perform their work in a safe manner.
Trains workers in the proper use, care and cleaning of equipment and correct practices and procedures in performing the work.
Monitors work in progress and ensures work performed meets department standards and customer expectations.
Maintains on-going inventory of cleaning materials and all equipment needed to do the work. Provides inventory information to supervisor as needed.
Provides custodial supervisor with daily account report and informs of any problems and when equipment is in need of repair or replacement.
On a daily basis or when appropriate: unlocks and locks assigned; 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 restrooms. saunas, showers; sanitizes and 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 twenty ft. around building perimeter to designated areas.
On an as needed basis: Performs set up and break down for College events (e.g. on the average thirty 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.
On an as needed basis: sweeps dirt and leaves and shovels snow from walkways and spreads sand on walkways a minimum of three feet from all entrances and exits to buildings at the start of the shift and throughout day.
On an as needed basis: uses ladder to clean light fixtures, replace light bulbs.
Sets chemical and mechanical traps to catch a variety of rodents and takes captured/dead rodents to outside area for release or proper container. Sprays inside and outside of buildings with various chemicals to control insects.

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Working Conditions

Work requires bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in cramped or awkward positions.
Work involves regular lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work involves regular stair climbing in buildings of 4 to 5 levels.
Work is performed indoors, outdoors, in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty of smoky.
Work involves exposure to hazards from bums, cuts and chemical fumes.
Work involves wearing special or protective clothing, such as gloves and goggles.
Work is performed in unpleasant environments, such as restrooms.

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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 inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College

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--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.