"Custodial Maintenance Technician"

Position Information

Posting date: 02/16/2026

Closing date: Open Until Filled - Yes

Position Number: 1129532

Position Title: Custodial Maintenance Technician

Hiring Range Minimum: $30.91

Hiring Range Maximum: $30.91

Union Type: SEIU

SEIU Level: K

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Position Purpose: The Custodial Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, safety, and longevity of custodial equipment by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and coordination of equipment servicing. This role supports efficient custodial operations by minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring equipment is maintained in proper working condition.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

High School plus 3+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• High School Diploma and three to five (3-5) or more years’ experience in mechanical diagnosis and repair or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical make-up, operation, and working relationships of equipment systems, assemblies, and parts.
• Experience with electrical diagnosis and tools, electrical shock safety, and chemical safety.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and appliances.
• Experience with work order processing systems.
• Strong communications skills and customer service orientation. Ability to communicate effectively and to interact successfully with FO&M employees. Ability to give and to follow directions orally and in writing.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in serving customers with professionalism and tact.
• High degree of judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Capacity to handle multiple assignments at any given time, often under time constraints.
• Ability to work in a highly collegial, professional and collaborative manner with FO&M shops and College departments.
• Knowledge of solid waste and recycling practices preferred.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard business-related software, i.e., Excel, Web browsing, and Word programs, and work order systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to recycling and sustainability practices.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and serving the needs of a large and diverse community.

Key Accountabilities

Maintenance Responsibilities (90%)

• Primary responsibility for day-to-day and routine maintenance of cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers/waxers/buffers, carpet shampooers, vacuum cleaners, and other hand operated tools.
• Inspect equipment components (e.g., welds, bolts, nuts, pads, straps, chains) for cracks, breaks, wear, or other signs of damage, as applicable. Maintain accurate logs and documentation of all repairs and maintenance performed on custodial equipment. Establish inventory and maintenance plans within established integrated work management software (Planon). Order, receive, and organize parts and supplies associated with equipment maintenance operations.
• Replace worn or broken parts and perform repairs; coordinate and schedule maintenance with external vendors covered under service or maintenance agreements when necessary. Use appropriate diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and identify equipment operational defects.
• Respond to service orders for custodial staff who need equipment repairs or maintenance at their locations.
• Prepare and provide bi-annual equipment report to the Director of Custodial Services, identifying equipment that needs to be replaced within the fiscal year.

Culture and Employee Belonging (10%)

• 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

Working Conditions

• Work requires bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in cramped or awkward positions.
• Work involves regular lifting, carrying, and holding 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, in areas that are noisy, dirty, or smoky.
• Work involves exposure to hazards from electric shock, burns, cuts, and chemical fumes.
• Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons or overalls, gloves, and goggles or masks.

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 (2/16/2026) THROUGH (2/23/2026)
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