Job Description

Custodian I

Posting Number: SP005063P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
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

Required Experience:

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

Required Education:

• None

Required Other:

• Be at least 18 years of age

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
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

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
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $16.00 per hour Days/$16.80 per hour Night Shifts
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 10/22/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

* This position is a Full-time classified staff position. It is 8 hours/per day, 5 days/per week. *

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Day Shift: 4:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swing Shift: 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Night Shift: 7:00 pm – 3:30 am
Weekend Shifts: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 5:00 am

Applicant Resources:
Background Check Statement:

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

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Visa sponsorship, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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