Custodian
The position reports to the Residential Operations Custodial Supervisor and involves performing a wide variety of cleaning and unskilled building maintenance tasks, both inside and outside of the College’s student residential facilities. These facilities include residence halls, affinity houses, and college-owned Greek houses. Responsibilities also include maintaining cleaning and bathroom supply inventories, noting machine and furniture repair and replacement needs, implementing recycling procedures, and effectively communicating with students to answer questions about relevant Residential Operations policies and procedures.
Minimum requirements include the ability to operate and maintain various machines and hand-operated tools, knowledge of safe use of chemical substances used for cleaning, the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and the ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and carrying heavy objects. The preferred qualifications include successful completion of specific training related to hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, driver safety, personal protective equipment, and asbestos awareness.
The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community. Additionally, the position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, including criminal background check and reference checks, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.