Custodian Foreman/University House Caretaker, Facilities Services (2095)

Custodian Foreman/University House Caretaker, Facilities Services (2095)
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 plan and organize custodial services insuring building complexes are clean and orderly; perform related work.

This position is a day position that is uniquely responsible for overseeing and providing services necessary to maintain the Servel facility, a University-owned residence of the President (building #30).

Servel house coverage: The person in this position is responsible for performing routine maintenance of the home and grounds and routine custodial work to help avoid deterioration of the facility, and ensure it is maintained in a clean and orderly manner. The incumbent will also coordinate with the University Event planner and Presidential staff to support presidential-related events. This position will require a flexible schedule that will include some nights and weekends to accommodate events at the residence. This position must be comfortable around the presence of a dog at the residence.

Interim coverage: Provides interim coverage on other areas of campus when needed. This position acts as the direct contact for custodial, building services/ supplies in the absence of management at the Servel House. This position also provides support or assists with coordinating coverage when this employee is absent or if there is inadequate coverage at the Servel House.

Supervision and oversight: Establishes work priorities, organizes work schedule, and determines duties/assignments to minimize negative impacts on daily operations. Determines custodial care plans by consulting with residents of the Servel House. Ensures that staff supporting large projects/events provide quality work and productivity are at expected levels. Collaborates with supervisor on maintenance and implementing processes and protocols to further develop program areas that are aligned with the department’s safety and quality assurance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning services.
• Assists with Presidential events and related functions.
• Provides light grounds care and some maintenance care typical with a residence.
• Serves as a liaison and regularly meets with Facilities Services supervisors and management to coordinate and schedule specialized cleaning/maintenance, work requests, and event support requested by the President, President's staff, or University Event Planner.
• Provides interim coverage in other areas of campus and building services/supplies, in the absence of upper management, and also helps coordinate/provide coverage when they are absent.
• Collaborative development and maintenance of equipment specification standards and capital replacement recommendations, inventory updates, and depreciation plans, and annual budget recommendations and requests that support the programs related to the Servel house.
• Develops, maintains, and implements processes and protocols to further develop program areas that are aligned with the department’s safety and quality assurance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in heavy-duty custodial work.
• Custodial safety practices.
• Cleaning agents and related products and their possible reactions.

Good knowledge of:

• Supervisory practices.
• Sanitation and infection control.
• Training methods used in custodial work.

Experience:

• Using small hand tools.
• Operating and maintaining industrial-type cleaning equipment.
• Preparing records and reports.

Physical ability to:

• Climb ladders, bend, stoop, lift.
• Carry items weighing up to approximately 60 pounds.
• Stand and walk continuously throughout the shift.

Specialty Items: Due to the nature of the work, these specialty items are required for construction and facility management positions on the Pocatello campus of Idaho State University.

• A valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of both a physical exam, including cardiopulmonary function testing and chest x-ray, and a respirator fit test.

ISU minimum for this classification is $17.85/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 December 18, 2024. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Posting Number: req2385
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Classified Staff
Division: OPERATIONS

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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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