Custodial Squad Leader - 1st shift

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position information

posting date: 01/26/2026

open until filled: yes

position number: 0400800

position title: (not provided)

hiring range minimum: $24.04

hiring range maximum: $24.04

union type: seiu level c

flsa status: non-exempt

employment category: regular full time

scheduled months per year: 12

scheduled hours per week: 40

schedule: 1st shift with two consecutive days off

location of position: hanover, nh

remote work eligibility? Onsite only

term position? No

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. Implements recycling procedures.

required qualifications – education and experience

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.

responsibilities

• 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…