Reports To:
Manager II, Custodial Operations
Position Status:
Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$16.22 - $18.94
As a Facilities Custodian, you play an important role in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment for students, employees, and visitors. In this role, you will maintain campus facilities, assist with event setups, and help ensure spaces are ready for classes, meetings, and special events. Whether you are preparing a room for the next event, responding to a campus need, or ensuring walkways are safe during winter weather, your work directly supports the daily experience of the CWI community.
Why Join CWI?
At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.
Responsibilities:
Maintain Clean, Safe, and Welcoming Facilities
- Clean and maintain assigned areas using proper custodial techniques to ensure facilities remain in a high state of cleanliness.
- Monitor and restock supplies to keep spaces fully functional and ready for use.
- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and patio areas to maintain safe campus access.
- Ensure compliance with CWI and applicable fire, safety, and ADA regulations.
Support Campus Events and Operational Needs
- Review event diagrams and documents to prepare spaces according to customer requirements.
- Set up and take down chairs, tables, projectors, and other equipment for classes, meetings, and special events.
- Assist campus users with on-site equipment transportation and setup as needed.
- Monitor facility use and help ensure adherence to campus policies and procedures.
Ensure Facility Functionality and Safety
- Monitor HVAC and lighting systems to support comfortable and efficient building operations.
- Track equipment maintenance and report needed repairs.
- Assist during emergency evacuation drills or real situations.
- Identify and recommend improvements to safety and security practices.
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
*The opening is for a specific shift: typically, Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
** A one-time sign-on bonus of $1,000 is available for this position. The bonus will be paid in two installments of $500, issued at three months and six months following the employee’s hire date. This incentive is available to new employees joining College of Western Idaho.
*** All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good organization skills and task prioritization.
• Understanding of custodial work safety rules.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with floor buffers and vacuum cleaners preferred. Job-specific training is provided.
• Previous facility set up, grounds keeping, and/or custodial experience at a college or university campus preferred but not required.
Minimum Requirements (Physical Demands):
To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. These include the ability to perform repetitive lifting; frequently carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; walk or otherwise move effectively throughout the duration of the shift; bend and stoop as needed to complete tasks; climb stairs and ladders; and safely work with cleaning chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Benefits:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
