A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Ready to make a splash behind the scenes? Lava Hot Springs is looking for a dependable Custodian to help keep our facilities sparkling!
Summary:
To perform heavy-duty cleaning and related maintenance work in an assigned area or building complex; perform related work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 1.
Cleaning/maintenance. Performs heavy-duty cleaning at the Lava Hot Springs Foundation Facilities, locker rooms, boardroom, cabanas, parks, administrative offices, 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 blinds for cleaning Removes adhesives, tiles, and carpet
Refinishes floors and prepares them for recarpeting or special flooring 2. Equipment operation/security. 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, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts Uses specialized sweepers to clean items such as sidewalks, driveways etc. Ensures that floor and building areas are secure Verifies doors are locked and lights and appliances are off Reports on fire hazards and other emergencies Monitors pools for customer safety and enforce facility rules and policies 3. Miscellaneous. Custodians perform a variety of duties to help ensure facilities operate smoothly May include 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 Moves furniture, appliances, and similar heavy items Sets-up and climbs ladders and scaffolding Shovels snow from walkways
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Most work time will be in high traffic areas requiring intensive cleaning and maintenance May include marginally unsafe and/or unpleasant conditions Involves climbing ladders, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds Standing and walking continuously throughout the shift
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILLINGNESS TO
Perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment pool vacuums and vacuum cleaners Cleaning restrooms, bath facilities, locker rooms, swimming pools, cabanas, parks and similar facilities Moving heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers Repairing the equipment and related devices you operate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience using tools, equipment, materials and common practices used in facility preparation including custodial work Good knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in heavy-duty custodial work, including related safety practices
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.•
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
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.
