Full-Time Custodian
College of Eastern Idaho

Job Summary

Incumbent will perform heavy and light duty cleaning and related maintenance work in assigned area or building complex.

This is a night shift position: Monday - Friday 3:30 P.M. - 12 A.M. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

Typical Job Functions

Cleaning/Maintenance

Performs heavy duty cleaning in classrooms, lavatories, laboratories, and other assigned areas

Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes lavatory fixtures

Sanitizes furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items

Shampoos carpets, and furniture

Cleans light fixtures, and replacing light bulbs

Removes waste and debris from assigned areas

Measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications

Sweep, mop, buff, strip, seal, floors in assigned areas

Washes inside and outside windows in single and multi-story buildings

Performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment

Verifies doors are locked, lights are off, and appliances are off

Reports fire hazards and other hazards as warranted

Shovel snow from walkways and spread ice melt in assigned areas

Removes trash and boxes from assigned areas

Communicates with foreman when supplies are low in assigned areas

Keep work space clean and organized

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Equipment Operation:

Operates heavy-duty scrubbers, buffers, shampooers, vacuums, and wet/dry equipment

Checks equipment before use to insure its ready

Uses airlift platforms, dollies, ladders, and hand carts

Replaces belts, brushes, bags, pads, filters, and bearings in power equipment

Reports fire hazards and other emergencies

Miscellaneous:

The custodians perform a variety of duties to help ensure the campus operates smoothly. This may include:

Setting-up bleachers, tables, and chairs for special events, and providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons

Taking down the set-up and re-setting for another special event

Ability to move heavy items such as tables, chairs, and pushing the bleacher back

Ability to or seek help in repairing equipment and related devices

Using computers to communicate and report data

Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to repetitively lift 65 pounds
• Able to lift and carry items weighing approximately 90 pounds
• Able to work 8 hours on your feet
• Willingness to perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers and vacuum cleaners
• Ability to lift and move heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers
• Ability to repair and maintain custodial equipment
• Knowledge of computers
• Incumbent must reside in Idaho (CEI does not currently sponsor H-1B visas)

Additional Desired Qualifications

Experience performing duties associated with commercial cleaning

Experience with repairing and maintaining custodial equipment

Experience operating computer system

Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position involves lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders. Incumbent may work in all weather conditions and move in and around confined spaces. Work may be required in remote and rugged terrain.

Onsite work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours. Background Investigations:Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225: Background Checks AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.

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