Custodian - 3rd shift

Dartmouth College•Hanover, NH

44d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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 3rd shift position.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience
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 set ups.
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 the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazard Communication, Blood Borne Pathogens.
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
On an as-needed basis: cleans light fixtures and replaces light bulbs, using a step ladder as necessary.
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 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 leader's absence or assist the squad leader.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned