Custodian (Swing Shift)

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 18,957 - 26,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Annual paid vacation days

11.96% retirement fund contribution

Excellent health insurance

Tuition fee waiver benefits

Job summary

Boise State University is seeking a Custodial Specialist to keep our campus immaculate during night shifts from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. The role involves heavy-duty cleaning in various environments, operating industrial cleaning equipment, and coordinating with temporary staff.

This position offers a competitive salary of $16.68 per hour along with a best-in-class benefits package including paid holidays, vacation days, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform duties associated with commercial cleaning including heavy equipment.
• Ability to manage heavy items and perform industrial cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy-duty cleaning in various facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Assist with setting up for events and maintaining facility order.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Time management

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Join our team as a Custodial Specialist and become the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps our campus shining. Working Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, you will transform bustling daytime spaces into pristine, safe environments ready for the next morning. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, self‑motivated individual who thrives in the calm of the evening and enjoys the satisfaction of a job well done.

Shift Details

Frequent full‑night shifts with fully free weekends. Consistent, reliable schedule that makes a visible impact each night.

Level Scope

Applies basic skills while developing specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment. Performs routine and/or repetitive tasks with limited decision‑making under close supervision and within established procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs heavy‑duty cleaning in locker rooms, classrooms, dormitories, and lavatories; cleans, sanitizes, and polishes surfaces; dusts, washes, and mops; sanitizes furniture and woodwork; cleans shades on light fixtures; removes waste; selects products and applies them according to specifications; orders supplies; sweeps, strips, seals, and finishes floors; washes windows; removes and prepares draperies; removes adhesives, tiles, and carpet; refines floors and prepares them for carpeting or special flooring; instructs temporary help.
• Operates heavy‑duty scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup equipment; performs preventive maintenance; finishes floors; uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts; uses specialized sweepers; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings; ensures area is secure; verifies doors locked and lights/appliances off; reports fire hazards and other emergencies.
• Custodians perform a variety of duties to help ensure facilities operate smoothly, including setting up for special events, providing direction, answering basic questions regarding events for patrons, moving furniture, climbing ladders, and shoveling snow from walkways.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of machines, tools, and their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to manage one’s own time.

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; and repairing the equipment and related devices you operate.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is $16.68 per hour. Boise State University provides a best‑in‑class benefits package, including:

• 12 paid holidays, with the university closed between Christmas and New Year’s (requires use of 3 vacation days).
• 12–24 annual paid vacation days for full‑time professional and classified staff, based on position type and years of service.
• 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.