Floor Work Technician at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho

Job Description:

About Us:


Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.


We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.


Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/



Job Summary/Basic Function:
To perform heavy-duty cleaning and maintenance work in an assigned area and coordinate the work of other custodians; perform related work.
Department Overview:
Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the university's strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community.
Level Scope:
Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision making required; generally works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.
Essential Functions:
• Explains priorities for completion of projects; resolves problems associated with staff assignments; schedules jobs to be accomplished; ensures safe working conditions for clients and staff; trains in a proper and safe way to perform custodial services and operate/maintain equipment; reviews work to ensure compliance with standards; prepares performance evaluations; keeps records of employees hours worked; inventories supplies and materials; ensures room availability and event schedules are followed.
• Performs and leads others in heavy-duty cleaning; cleans, sanitizes, and polishes fixtures; dusts, mops, waxes, shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass; removes waste and debris; selects products and cleaning compounds; measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies them according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications; orders supplies for custodial closets; sweeps, strips, seals, and waxes floors; sets up tables, chairs, and similar items for events; removes adhesives, tiles and carpet; refinishes floors and prepares them for recarpeting or special flooring; moves furniture, appliances, and other heavy items; sets up and climbs ladders and scaffolding; shovels snow; reports building maintenance needs; performs a variety of duties to ensure facility operation including: setting-up bleachers, portable flooring, tables, and chairs for special events; providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons; and setting-up and preparing audio/visual equipment and related aids for use.
• Operates scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup machines; performs routine and preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment; finishes floors using sanders, strippers, and final finishers; uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment; ensures that floor and building area is secured including doors locked and lights and appliances off; reports fire hazards, other emergencies.
• Daily use of scrubbers, buffers, and other high-speed floor equipment.
• Refinish concrete and wood floors as requested.
• Assist crews with carpet spotting as requested.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining yearly floor project calendar.
• Assist supervisor in creating project estimates for work requested outside of the yearly calendar.
• Work alongside contractors to ensure that floor waxing happens concurrently with other projects.
• Provide building access to contractors, and assist the supervisor with quality control of all contracted work.
• Train custodial staff on floor care equipment, methods, and safety.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and daily care.
• May perform other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify cause of errors or other problems.
• Ability to monitor building premises to ensure occupant of visitor safety.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Good knowledge of: the methods, materials, and equipment used in heavy-duty custodial work including related safety practices; cleaning agents and related products and their possible reactions.


Some knowledge of: supervisory practices; sanitation and infection control; training methods used in custodial work.


Experience: operating industrial-type high-speed cleaning equipment; performing minor maintenance on custodial equipment; using hand tools to repair cleaning equipment; explaining the use and maintenance of custodial equipment.



A valid driver's license is required.

Salary and Benefit
s:
Salary of $19.55/hr. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI):
Employee contributions: 7.16% University contributions: 11.94%
Tuition Fee Waiver: for self, spouse, and dependents
https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/tuition-fee-waiver-benefit/
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Time Off
Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)



Advertised: July 1, 2024 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: July 21, 2024 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time