Custodian I

Position Details

Position Information


Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005208P


Position Title
Custodian I


Division/College
Facilities Management


Department
Facilities Admin


Location
Moscow


Posting Context Statement

Position Overview


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

Unit URL

Position Qualifications


Required Experience

• Performing cleaning tasks
• Working in a team-oriented environment

Required Education

• None

Required Other

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

• 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

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions


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
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Employee Category
Classified


Pay Range
$16.00 per hour - $16.80 per hour includes 5% shift differential pay


Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year


FTE


1.0

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No


Posting Date
03/23/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


The priority consideration date for applications is 04/20/2026. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

Shifts available: 4:00am-12:00pm, 4:00pm-1:00am, 7:00pm-5:30am Full-time, 40 hours per week

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Applicant Resources




Background Check Statement


Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement


The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.