Sitewide Laborer/Custodian

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is looking for motivated individuals interested in a position as a Laborer or Custodian. We are hiring out of multiple facilities, including our Idaho Falls REC (in-town) locations, Central Facilities Area (CFA), Advanced Test Reactor (ATR), and Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). Please indicate through the application process at which location(s) you want to work and what type of employment you would prefer. We will hire from this opening throughout the next 3 months as positions become available.

Responsibilities Include (may depend on position and work location):

• Intensive activities like general labor work, lawn care, and assist the skilled craft both Sitewide and REC complexes. All tasks that may be performed by this classification are not contained in this standard.
• Load, unload, move and stack material such as boxes and bulky items by hand, hand trucks, or dollies.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment such as lawnmowers, zero radius power mowers, edger, leaf blower, and weed trimmers to perform tasks such as mowing lawns, clearing small trees and bushes.
• Operate small tractors, snowplows/blades, snow blower, and power broom, for removing snow.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks such as moving, arranging, collecting, and cleaning equipment, and materials.
• Use safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform physical manual labor, heavy lifting, work in heat/cold environments, work in respiratory protection environments, work in confined space environments, work at elevations or working with or operating heavy industrial equipment or tools, etc.
• Perform cleaning, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and cleaning of windows/walls/doors/restrooms and other similar tasks.
• Operate equipment such as power buffer and scrubbers, vacuums, carpet cleaners, and high speed burnishers.
• Perform furniture, equipment, and material moves.
• Perform seasonal outdoor yard work such as: cutting grass, shoveling, sweeping, and hosing of sidewalks and roadways, cleans ditches, fence lines and grounds of weeds and debris.
• Perform snow removal operations.
• Perform decontamination work.
• Operate motorized vehicles such as pickup trucks, sedans, motorized lawn equipment, etc.
• Move furniture for a full shift at a time and perform similar strenuous activities over extended periods.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices by keeping work areas clean and organized.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
  
  

Job Information

• Full-time Custodian: $22.84/hour (Rate can vary based upon individual work location, clearances, and qualifications. Rates are accurate for current posting and subject to change. These are bargaining unit positions.)
• Full-time Laborer $26.60/hour (Rate can vary based upon individual work location, clearances, and qualifications. Rates are accurate for current posting and subject to change. These are bargaining unit positions.)
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials or manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms; operate a motor vehicle or job-related equipment; and climb ladders and/or work in confined spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity, speaking ability and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
  
  

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Primary Location

US-ID-Idaho Falls

Job

Crafts/Labors/Others (USW Union)

Organization

Facilities & Site Services (Jxxx)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Dec 8, 2025, 9:13:20 PM

Unposting Date

Dec 23, 2025, 6:59:00 AM

RELOCATION

Position NOT Relocation Eligible

TELEWORK

On-Site Worker