Custodian Jobs

Posting Begin Date: 08/18/2023

Posting End Date: 09/01/2023

Category: Custodial

Sub Category: Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Caldwell, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 16.57

Maximum Salary: 19.49

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

• Vision : A Healthier Southwest Idaho.
• Mission : To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work and play in Southwest Idaho.
• Values : Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting a Custodian to join the dedicated group of public health professionals in their General Support Division.

If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, perhaps it's time you consider a career with SWDH. We're all about shaking up the stereotype that working in government is dull. We're disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision of making SWDH the best place to live, work, and play.

As a Custodian and public health employee, you will serve an active role in improving the health of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will perform heavy-duty cleaning and related maintenance work within all SWDH owned, leased, and maintained facilities.

This position may include a teleworking option from within Idaho.

Excellent Benefits

This budgeted, regular full-time position offers a competitive benefits package includingPERSI (one of the BEST RETIREMENT system available in the Nation) (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/docs/members/PERSI-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) with a lifetime benefit!

• Ongoing Internal and External Training Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) , and Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) (FREE basic and paid for supplemental options) for both the employee and eligible dependents (High Deductible Health Plan i (http://www.example.com/) nsurance-employee only coverage for FREE)
• Wellness Programs (https://ogi.idaho.gov/be-healthy/)
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start (11 paid holidays per year)
• Opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) and Tuition Reimbursement!
• Optional 401K (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/choice-401k-plan/active-members/) and 457 (https://www.idahodc.com/rsc-web-preauth/index.html) Saving Plans

Our generous benefits package increases the total compensation investment of a full-time Custodian making $16.57 - $19.49/hour to an estimated $26.87 - $30.44/hour.

This position may be eligible for a $250 Retention Bonus upon successful completion of six months entrance probation and an additional $500 Retention Bonus upon completion of twelve months of employment.

Typical Duties

Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all the mandatory qualifications of the position.

• Remove waste and debris from inside and outside of SWDH facilities. Includes emptying trash, applying weed control, trimming bushes, and trees, etc.
• Make on-site visits to all SWDH facilities at least monthly to assess maintenance needs and coordinate repair and maintenance needs with supervisor.
• Set up and tear down tables and chairs used for meetings and events.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals stored or used in SWDH facilities.
• Order and inventory products and compounds for cleaning jobs, mix compounds, disinfectants and sanitizing agents and apply according to manufacturer’s specifications for all SWDH facilities.
• Replace HVAC filters, light bulbs, and clean covers on light fixtures.
• Inspect fire extinguishers monthly at all SWDH facilities.
• Perform heavy duty cleaning in all examination rooms, clinic areas, waiting rooms, employee break room, all common areas, and restrooms, including mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.
• Maintain all soap and sanitizer dispensers to ensure they are full, functioning, and operational.
• Shovel snow from SWDH walkways, apply deicer as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cleaning equipment.
• Move furniture, appliances, and other heavy items.
• Use minor hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, hammers, and ladders for minor repair and maintenance projects.
• Wash windows inside and outside, dust common spaces and office jams.
• Operate commercial equipment for scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, hand carts, snow blowers, ice melt, and pressure washers.

Minimum Qualifications

You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume, and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ)

Willingness to:

• Repairing the equipment and related devices you operate
• Moving heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers
• Cleaning restrooms, bath facilities, locker rooms, swimming pools, and similar facilities
• Perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers and vacuum cleaners

MQ Specialty :

• Valid Driver’s License

Ideal Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities :

• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers regarding their needs.
• Ability to manage one’s time

Supplemental Information

Who May Apply

Individuals who meet all the “MQ’s” and “MQ Specialties” listed above. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodation may be directed to the contact listed on this job posting.

How to Apply

Log in to your https://statecareers.idaho.gov/ account, find this job announcement and select the Apply Now button. Attach your most current resume and follow the promptings to complete the exam. Hit submit.

The successful candidate will have a history and background supportive of the department's mission goal and be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history background check to include fingerprints.

SWDH is an equal opportunity employer and hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, age, or disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodation to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodation or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Human Resource Office at 208.455.5318.

NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

To learn more about Southwest District Health, please visit https://swdh.id.gov/

If you would like to become a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

If you have questions about this position, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected] (http://[email protected])

Phone: 208.455.5318