"Custodial Foreperson"

Position Overview

This position is responsible for organizing and supervising teams of cleaning staff to ensure clean, safe and well-supplied facilities for students, staff and visitors.

Duties may include:

• Provide daily leadership to cleaning staff
• Coordinate cleaning schedules
• Train staff and evaluate performance
• Plan and execute major cleaning projects
• Perform custodial duties
• Document and report needed repairs and security and safety issues
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Three years performing custodial duties, including working with industrial cleaning chemicals and heavy-duty cleaning equipment
• One year supervising or providing direction to others in a work environment

Required Education

None

Required Other

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work non-standard shifts such as 4:00 a.m. to noon, 6:30a.m.-3:00pm, 6:30am-5:00pm (weekends), 4:00pm-1:00am, 6:00pm-2:30am, 7:00pm-5:30am or other times as assigned

Additional Preferred

• One year of experience training custodial and/or maintenance staff
• Math, reading and analytical critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated positive attitude toward customer satisfaction and continuous quality service improvement
• Experience using computerized work order systems, email, calendar/scheduling, and word processing software

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Must be able to:

• Climb ladders, bend and stoop
• Lift, carry or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
• Work in inclement weather conditions

Additional Details

Posting Number: SP005136P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow
Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $22.50 - $25.00 per hour, DOE
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Posting Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
The priority consideration date for applications is 1/20/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.
When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50454

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources