Custodian (Day Shift)

Boise State University • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Custodial Specialist and become the visible hero who keeps our campus shining and running smoothly all day long! Working Tuesday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm; Saturday, 7 am - 3:30 pm , you will play a vital role in maintaining pristine, safe, and welcoming environments right in the heart of the daily action. This position is perfect for a detail-oriented, proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic daytime environment and enjoys the satisfaction of making an immediate, positive impact on our community every single day. Enjoy a consistent, reliable schedule that keeps our campus at its best when it matters most! This role applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to the area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision making required; generally works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.

Requirements

• Willingness to perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers and vacuum cleaners; cleaning restrooms, bath facilities, locker rooms, swimming pools, and similar facilities; moving heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers; and repairing the equipment and related devices you operate.
• A valid and current Driver's License.
• Ability to manage one’s own time
• Ability to communicate and understand written and spoken instructions in English at an intermediate level.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Performs heavy-duty cleaning in locker rooms, classrooms, dormitories, and lavatories; cleans, sanitizes, and polishes; dusts, washes, sponge mops; sanitizes, and shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items; cleans shades and covers on light fixtures; removes waste and debris; selects products and compounds for cleaning jobs and applies according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications; orders supplies for custodial closets and stocks custodial closets; sweeps, strips, seals, and finishes wood, linoleum, and other floors; washes windows; removes and prepares draperies for cleaning; removes adhesives, tiles, and carpet; refinishes floors and prepares them for carpeting or special flooring; instructs temporary help.
• Operates heavy-duty scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup equipment; performs preventive maintenance; finishes floors; uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts; uses specialized sweepers; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings; insures floor and building area is secure; verifies doors are locked and lights and appliances are off; reports fire hazards and other emergencies.
• Custodians perform a variety of duties to help ensure facilities operate smoothly. This may include setting up for special events, providing direction, and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons.
• Moves furniture and similar heavy items; sets up and climbs ladders; shovels snow from walkways.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed