Job Details

Custodial Services Training Manager

Position Number: 6633931
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodial Services Training Manager

Posting Number: SP005048P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position supports the implementation of industry standards and procedures for UI Custodial Services and plays a vital role in maintaining clean, safe and well-maintained University facilities. The incumbent will demonstrate responsiveness, adaptability and professionalism while onboarding new staff, conducting regular building inspections, assisting with equipment repair, responding to emergencies, managing projects and performing seasonal tasks such as snow removal.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

Training new staff
Inspect buildings to determine cleaning and training deficiencies
Supervise day customer response and weekend team
Provide general support to custodial teams through equipment repair, weekend cleaning and recycling
Maintain communication with building occupants and coworkers, addressing any concerns or special requests promptly
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Three years performing custodial duties, including working with industrial cleaning chemicals and heavy-duty cleaning equipment
Two years performing supervisory and/or training duties.
Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, spreadsheets and internet searches

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Ability to respond to emergency calls within 60 minutes and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation
Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
ISSA Supervisory Certification or completion of certification within six months of hire

Additional Preferred:

Experience in the hospitality service industry, or Health Care
Experience training custodial and/or maintenance staff
Experience with managing a large custodial staff or related operations and services
Developing operating policies and procedures
Experience with current custodial techniques, standards and management practices
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lift
Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Work in inclement weather conditions
Work on uneven and slick surfaces

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 10/08/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

1st applications review will be10/22/25,
Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position(s) are filled.

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/49747

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