Full-Time Custodian

Full-Time Custodian

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

1600 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1905196

Department

Building & Grounds

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Incumbent will perform heavy and light duty cleaning and related maintenance work in assigned area or building complex.

This is a night shift position: Monday - Friday, 1 P.M. - 10 P.M., with a one-hour lunch break.

What We Offer

At the College of Eastern Idaho, were dedicated to providing open access to affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of our students, regional employers, and the community. To support our dedicated faculty and staff, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees:

• Affordable Health Plans: With three medical plan options, you can select healthcare coverage that best meets your needs. See rates here.
• Supporting Work-Life Balance: Earn sick leave with no accrual limit starting day one. Staff accrue vacation leave starting at 15 days a year with a tiered system (Faculty excluded from vacation leave).
• Retirement Savings: Faculty and exempt staff are enrolled in the Fidelity 401 (a)plan. Non-exempt or vested employees are enrolled in the PERSI base plan. View contribution rates here.
• Life Insurance: no-cost coverage for you and your dependents with the option to add more.
• Educational Savings: Significant tuition fee discounts for qualifying employees and their dependents.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy local discounts on cell plans, movie tickets, gyms, and more.

We value your contributions and are committed to your well-being and success. Visit our Benefits Guide for more information: Benefits Guide

Typical Job Functions

Cleaning/Maintenance

• Performs heavy duty cleaning in classrooms, lavatories, laboratories, and other assigned areas
• Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes lavatory fixtures
• Sanitizes furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items
• Shampoos carpets, and furniture
• Cleans light fixtures, and replacing light bulbs
• Removes waste and debris from assigned areas
• Measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies according to procedures or manufacturers specifications
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip, seal, floors in assigned areas
• Washes inside and outside windows in single and multi-story buildings
• Performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment
• Verifies doors are locked, lights are off, and appliances are off
• Reports fire hazards and other hazards as warranted
• Shovel snow from walkways and spread ice melt in assigned areas
• Removes trash and boxes from assigned areas
• Communicates with foreman when supplies are low in assigned areas
• Keep work space clean and organized
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Equipment Operation:

• Operates heavy-duty scrubbers, buffers, shampooers, vacuums, and wet/dry equipment
• Checks equipment before use to insure its ready
• Uses airlift platforms, dollies, ladders, and hand carts
• Replaces belts, brushes, bags, pads, filters, and bearings in power equipment
• Reports fire hazards and other emergencies

Miscellaneous:

• The custodians perform a variety of duties to help ensure the campus operates smoothly. This may include:

• Setting-up bleachers, tables, and chairs for special events, and providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons

• Taking down the set-up and re-setting for another special event

• Ability to move heavy items such as tables, chairs, and pushing the bleacher back

• Ability to or seek help in repairing equipment and related devices

• Using computers to communicate and report data

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to repetitively lift 65 pounds
• Able to lift and carry items weighing approximately 90 pounds
• Able to work 8 hours on your feet
• Willingness to perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers and vacuum cleaners
• Ability to lift and move heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers
• Ability to repair and maintain custodial equipment
• Knowledge of computers
• Incumbent must reside in Idaho (Currently CEI doesn't sponsor Visas)

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience performing duties associated with commercial cleaning
• Experience with repairing and maintaining custodial equipment
• Experience operating computer system
• Bilingual (Spanish)

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position involves lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders. Incumbent may work in all weather conditions and move in and around confined spaces. Work may be required in remote and rugged terrain.

On-site work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.

Background Investigations:

Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225: Background Checks

EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.

Link to Annual Security Report for CEI: https://www.cei.edu/students-right-know

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) offers full-time employees a generous benefit package. For information about our medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits please visit the Office of Group Insurance. Positions classified as non-exempt are offered retirement benefits administered through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI); information may be found at: https:persi.idaho.gov.

Additional benefits include vacation, sick, and holiday leave; tuition benefits; and a selection of voluntary benefits.

Employer College of Eastern Idaho

Address 1600 S 25th E

Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404

Phone (208) 535-5495

Website http://www.cei.edu