Job Details

Custodial Foreperson

Position Number: 6831921
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodial Foreperson

Posting Number: SP005136P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

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 drivers 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

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
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
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.

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

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.