Custodian - Night Shift

Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis-Clark State College invites applications for the Custodian position. The role covers cleaning, maintenance, and safety across college facilities, with duties ranging from heavy-duty cleaning to restroom and floor care.

Work hours are 5:00 pm to 1:00 am, Sunday through Thursday, with a 5% shift premium. Pay is $15.00 per hour, based on experience. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer and will require a background check.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform duties associated with commercial cleaning using industrial cleaning equipment.
• Experience with cleaning in commercial, educational, or industrial settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning/maintenance of hospital-like facilities including locker rooms, dormitories, bathrooms and fixtures.
• Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and ensuring security of floors and areas.

Skills

Cleaning tasks

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Repairs

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

LC State invites applications for the position of Custodian.

Salary and rank are based on experience and qualifications: $15.00 per hour + 5% shift (Hours are 5:00 pm - 1:00 am; Sunday - Thursday)

Required 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, and similar facilities; moving heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers; and repairing the equipment and related devices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience cleaning in a commercial, educational, or industrial setting.
• Experience in operating custodial maintenance equipment.
• Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning/maintenance:
   Typical duties: performs heavy-duty cleaning in hospital setting, 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 re-carpeting or special flooring; instructs temporary help.
   
2. Equipment operation/security:
   Typical duties: 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; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment; ensures that floor and building area is secure; verifies doors are locked and lights and appliances are off; reports fire hazards and other emergencies.

Application Procedure:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References

This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.