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Custodian, Campus Housing (2092)

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Custodian, Campus Housing (2092)
Pocatello - Main

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

To perform heavy-duty cleaning and related maintenance work in an assigned area or building complex; perform related work.

The successful candidate will work 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday on the Pocatello campus of ISU.

Examples of Duties

1. Cleaning/maintenance.
  • Performs heavy-duty cleaning in hospitals, locker rooms, classrooms, dormitories, and lavatories.
  • Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes bath, lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures.
  • Dusts, washes, sponge mops.
  • Sanitizes, and shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items.
  • Cleans shades and covers on light fixtures.
  • Replaces light bulbs.
  • Removes waste and debris from areas.
  • Selects products and compounds for cleaning jobs.
  • Measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications.
  • Orders supplies for custodial closets and stocks with paper products, cleaning compounds and similar items.
  • Sweeps, strips, seals, and finishes wood, linoleum, and other floors.
  • Washes windows in multi-story buildings.
  • Removes and prepares draperies for cleaning.
  • Removes adhesives, tiles, and carpet.
  • Refinishes floors and prepares them for recarpeting or special flooring.
  • Instructs temporary help.
2. Equipment operation/security.
  • Operates heavy-duty scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup equipment.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment.
  • Finishes floors using sanders, strippers, and final finishers.
  • Uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts.
  • Uses specialized sweepers to clean items such as stadium turf.
  • Replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment.
  • Insures that floor and building area is secure.
  • Verifies doors are locked and lights and appliances are off.
  • Reports fire hazards and other emergencies.
3. Miscellaneous.
  • Custodians perform a variety of duties to help insure facilities operate smoothly.
  • May include setting-up bleachers, portable flooring, tables, and chairs for special events, providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons, and setting up and preparing audio/visual equipment and related aids for use.
  • Moves furniture, appliances, and similar heavy items.
  • Sets-up and climbs ladders and scaffolding.
  • Shovels snow from walkways.

Minimum Qualifications

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.
  • Repairing the equipment and related devices you operate.

Supplemental Information

  • Most work time will be in high traffic areas requiring intensive cleaning and maintenance.
  • May include marginally unsafe and/or unpleasant conditions.
  • Involves climbing ladders, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
  • Standing and walking continuously throughout the shift.

Additional Information

ISU minimum for this classification is $15.50/hour. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. To be considered for this opportunity, apply on or before April 13, 2025. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.


Posting Number: req2456
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Classified Staff
Division: Student Services

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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