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- Driver’s License (Required)
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- Supervising experience
- Recruiting
- Custodial experience
- Cleaning
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Pay
- $16.00 – $17.50 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Day shift
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- No degree
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875 Perimeter Drive, Moscow, ID 83844
Full job description
Custodian I or II
Posting Number: SP004886P
Division/College: Auxiliary Services
Department: Campus Services
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
The Custodian position works in Campus Services providing cleaning support to their assigned area. This role reports to Campus Services, the largest unit in Auxiliary Services, and works primarily in the residence halls or multi-use facilities (Idaho Student Union Building, ICCU Arena, PF1CU Kibbie Dome and others). This role is critical in ensuring all buildings in Campus Services are a clean and welcoming environment for the students, staff, and community members who utilize our services. Though often behind the scenes, our work shapes the student experience and supports recruitment, retention, and institutional success.
Position Overview:
Custodian I:
The position is responsible for maintaining clean and orderly facilities for students, faculty, staff and visitors. As part of a self-directed team, the position will take initiative to schedule cleaning and maintenance activities.
Duties may include:
- Perform basic cleaning, sanitization and trash collection in and around residences halls and university buildings
- Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies
- Notify occupants of cleaning and floor maintenance schedules
- Maintain clean and clear walkways, ensuring they are free of debris, litter, snow and ice
- Respond to emergencies and assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service
- Ensure that assigned rooms and buildings are opened and locked as scheduled
- Assist with training new employees
- Other duties as assigned
Custodian II:
The position is responsible for leading a team and promoting quality service. The position is tasked with covering other positions as needed, performing specialty area work and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
Duties may include:
- Perform basic cleaning, sanitization and trash collection in and around residences halls and university buildings
- Ensure that assigned areas remain organized
- Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies
- Notify occupants of cleaning and floor maintenance schedules
- Maintain clean and clear walkways, ensuring they are free of debris, litter, snow and ice
- Respond to emergencies and assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service
- Communicate equipment/supplies problems and necessary building repairs to supervisors
- Ensure that all assigned rooms and buildings are opened and locked as scheduled
- Train new employees
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
Custodian I:
- Performing cleaning tasks
- Working in a team-oriented environment
Custodian II:
- One year performing custodial duties, including working with industrial cleaning chemicals and heavy-duty cleaning equipment
Required Education:
Custodian I and II:
- None
Required Other:
Custodian I and II:
- Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Be at least 18 years of age
Additional Preferred:
Custodian I:
- Experience operating industrial high-speed cleaning equipment; performing minor maintenance on custodial equipment; and explaining the use and maintenance of custodial equipment
- Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to custodial services
Custodian II:
- Experience training, supervising or directing the work of others
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Custodian I and II:
Must be able to:
- Climb ladders, bend and stoop
- Lift, carry or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
- Work in inclement weather conditions
Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Custodian I $16 per hour or higher depending on experience. Custodian II $17.50 per hour or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 05/23/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Hiring multiple positions, swing and day shift.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than June 6, 2025
In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/48369
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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