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Salary: $15.00 HourlyLocation : Idaho Falls, IDJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 1904499Department: Building & GroundsOpening Date: 07/23/2025Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-Exempt Job SummaryThe incumbent will perform heavy-duty and light duty cleaning and related maintenance work in an assigned area or building complex.This is an morning shift position; Monday-Thursday 5 - 9 A.M. and Friday 5 - 8:30 A.M. Typical Job FunctionsCleaning/MaintenancePerform heavy duty cleaning in classrooms, lavatories, laboratories, and other assigned areas. Clean, sanitize, and polish lavatory fixtures. Sanitize furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items Shampoo carpet, and furniture Clean light fixtures, and replace light bulbs. Remove waste and debris from assigned areas Measure and mix compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications. Sweep, mop, buff, strip, seal, on floor in assigned areas. Wash inside and outside windows in single and multi-story buildings. Perform preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment. Verify doors are locked, lights are off, and appliances are off. Report fire hazards and other hazards as warranted. Shovel snow from walkways, and spread ice melt in assigned areas. Remove trash and boxes from assigned areas. Communicate with foreman when supplies are low in assigned areas. Maintain a clean and organized work space. Ability to lift 65 pounds and on occasion, items up to 90 pounds Equipment OperationOperate heavy-duty scrubbers, buffers, shampooers, vacuums, and wet/dry equipment.Perform preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment. Finish floors using floor buffers, strippers, and final finishers.Use snow blowers, airlift platforms, dollies, ladders and hand carts.MiscellaneousPerform a variety of duties to help ensure facilities operate smoothly. This may include setting-up bleachers, tables, and chairs for special events, and providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons.Move furniture, appliances, and similar heavy items.Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ability to read, write, and speak English is necessary for job-related communication and task completionWillingness toperform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers and vacuum cleanersAbility to lift and move heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachersAbility to repair and maintain custodial equipmentKnowledge of computersIncumbent must reside in Idaho (Currently CEI doesn't sponsor H-1B Visas) Additional Desired Qualifications Experience performing duties associated with commercial cleaningExperience with repairing and maintaining custodial equipmentExperience operating computer systemBilingual (Spanish)Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThis position involves lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders. Incumbent may work in all weather conditions and move in and around confined spaces. On-site work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.Background Investigations: Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225: Background ChecksEOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.Link to Annual Security Report for CEI: You may eligible for a reduced tuition benefit at College of Eastern Idaho as a part-time employee, adjunct or dual-credit instructor including a spouse or one dependent (per Policy 203.3).

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