Description

We are looking for a Custodian to join our team at Lava Hot Springs!

As a Custodian, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various facilities. Your role will involve using specialized equipment for cleaning and performing preventive maintenance on it. Additionally, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the security and safety of the premises. If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Example of Duties

1. Cleaning/maintenance.

• Performs heavy-duty cleaning at the Lava Hot Springs Foundation Facilities, locker rooms, board room, 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, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts
• Uses specialized sweepers to clean items such as sidewalks, driveways etc.
• 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
• 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

About the job:

• 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 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
• 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.

• Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.