Custodian - 1st shift

position details

• posting date: 11/24/2025
• open until filled: yes
• position number: 0401000
• position title: custodian - 1st shift
• hiring range minimum: $24.04/hr
• hiring range maximum: $24.04/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
• scheduled shift: 1st shift (4am-12.30pm, 5am-1.30pm, 6am-2.30pm, 7am-3.30pm, 8am-4.30pm, with two consecutive days off)
• location: hanover, nh
• remote work eligibility: onsite only
• term position: no
• grant funded: no

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. Implements recycling procedures. This posting is for a first shift position.

education and experience: 1‑2 years of experience.

• minimum six months to one year experience.
• 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.
• understanding and 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 successfully complete the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: hazard communication, blood borne pathogens.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• changes light bulbs, cleans light fixture lenses, using ladders when necessary.
• performs major set up and break down for college events (e.g. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• performs other duties as assigned.

• 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)
• willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and…