Custodian Leadworker (Swing Shift)

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Vacation days 12–24

ORP retirement contributions 10.76%

PERSI retirement contributions 11.96%

Health insurance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Boise State University seeks a Custodial Leadworker to act as second-in-command for a custodial crew. The role focuses on staff training, floor-level troubleshooting, and coordinating project logistics, with supervisory duties as needed.

Primary swing shift is 5 pm–1:30 am, Monday–Friday; shift pay may apply. The position supports Facilities Operations and Maintenance in maintaining safe, functional facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial-type high-speed cleaning equipment.
• Ability to explain the use and maintenance of custodial equipment.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Explain priorities, schedule jobs, and ensure safe working conditions.
• Train staff and review work for standards; manage hours and event support.
• Operate cleaning machinery and perform maintenance; handle supplies and events setup.
• Cover supervisory duties as needed and respond to floor-level issues.

Skills

Supervisory practices

Training methods

Safety practices

Custodial knowledge

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Hand tools maintenance

Power equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Position yourself for growth as a Custodial Leadworker, a key leadership role acting as second-in-command for one of our custodial crews. This position is ideal for a dedicated professional who excels at physical, heavy-duty custodial work and wants to set a high bar for team performance. While the supervisor manages administrative duties, you will focus on training staff, troubleshooting on the floor, and ensuring project logistics run smoothly. You will also maintain operational continuity by covering supervisory duties as needed, making you a critical asset to our leadership team.
Primary swing shift hours: 5 pm- 1:30 am.
Shift days: Monday through Friday.
Shift pay may be available for qualifying shift assignments.

Department Overview:

Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the university’s strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional, and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community.

Level Scope:

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 within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.

Essential Functions:

• Explains priorities for completion of projects; resolves problems associated with staff assignments; schedules jobs to be accomplished; ensures safe working conditions for clients and staff; trains properly and safely to perform custodial services and operate/maintain equipment; reviews work to ensure compliance with standards; prepares performance evaluations; keeps records of employees' hours worked; inventories supplies and materials; ensures room availability and event schedules are followed.
• Performs and leads others in heavy-duty cleaning; cleans, sanitizes, and polishes fixtures; dusts, mops, waxes, shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass; removes waste and debris; selects products and cleaning compounds; measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies them according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications; orders supplies for custodial closets; sweeps, strips, seals, and waxes floors; sets up tables, chairs, and similar items for events; removes adhesives, tiles and carpet; refinishes floors and prepares them for recarpeting or special flooring; moves furniture, appliances, and other heavy items; sets up and climbs ladders and scaffolding; shovels snow; reports building maintenance needs; performs a variety of duties to insure facility operation including: 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.
• Operates scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup machines; performs routine and preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment; finishes floors using sanders, strippers, and final finishers; uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment; ensures that the floor and building area are secured, including doors locked and lights and appliances off; reports fire hazards and other emergencies.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems.
• Ability to monitor building premises to ensure occupant and visitor safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of: the methods, materials, and equipment used in heavy-duty custodial work, including related safety practices; cleaning agents and related products and their possible reactions.

Some knowledge of: supervisory practices; sanitation and infection control; training methods used in custodial work.

Experience: operating industrial-type high-speed cleaning equipment; performing minor maintenance on custodial equipment; using hand tools to repair cleaning equipment; explaining the use and maintenance of custodial equipment.

A valid Driver's License is required.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is $19.38 per hour and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 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
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 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
• See our full benefits page for more information!

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/