Custodial & Furniture Setup Specialist

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Supports the mission of the College of Western Idaho by ensuring campus spaces are clean, safe, functional, and properly configured for instruction, student services, and campus events. This position performs furniture moving, room setups, custodial services, and general facilities support across CWI campuses in accordance with institutional standards, safety regulations, and service expectations. The opening is for a specific shift:
Typically Monday – Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm or 6:30am to 3:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Move, assemble, disassemble, and relocate furniture including desks, tables, chairs, lecterns, cabinets, shelving, and modular furniture systems
• Perform classroom, lab, office, and event space setups based on work orders, diagrams, and academic schedules
• Support departmental moves, new program setups, grant-funded equipment installations, and campus events
• Load, unload, and transport furniture and equipment using carts, dollies, pallet jacks, or vehicles as assigned
• Secure furniture and equipment to prevent damage to facilities and assets

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, labs, and common areas to CWI custodial standards
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and disinfect surfaces
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost receptacles in accordance with CWI sustainability practices
• Replenish restroom, classroom, and custodial supplies
• Respond promptly to spills, biohazards, weather-related needs, and urgent cleaning requests

• Assist with minor facility tasks such as replacing signage, moving whiteboards, adjusting classroom furnishings, and reporting maintenance issues
• Identify and report damaged furniture, safety hazards, or facility deficiencies through the CWI work order system
• Support seasonal projects including deep cleaning, campus resets, and semester transitions
• Follow CWI safety procedures, ergonomic practices, and chemical handling requirements (SDS)

• Provide professional, courteous service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and Facilities Operations staff regarding work status and priorities
• Work collaboratively across campuses and departments to meet operational needs
• Maintain flexibility to support evening, weekend, and event-based operations

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• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to understand work instructions, coordinate event setup and teardown activities, comply with safety requirements, and complete required documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of safe work practices related to moving furniture and equipment.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to meet event setup and teardown timelines.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho Driver’s license and clear driving record as defined by CWI policy.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull furniture and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, and repetitive lifting.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors across multiple CWI campuses
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends, as required for events.

All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• For information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.
  
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• Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
• Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.