Custodian I

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Iowa State University Facilities Planning & Management in Ames, IA is seeking a Custodian I to perform custodial work for general maintenance of buildings under direct supervision. The position is full-time with a regular work schedule.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors and bathrooms, polishing fixtures, cleaning glass surfaces, and maintaining cleanliness in all building areas. The role may involve lifting, ladders, and occasional moving of supplies and furniture.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Experience in custodial work is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Performs cleaning in all areas of a building.
• Cleans and polishes bathrooms and fixtures; cleans glass surfaces.
• Cleans floors (vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing).
• Moves and arranges furniture; delivers supplies to areas.

Kenntnisse

Reading & writing

Follow instructions

Lifting 50 pounds

Communication

Cleaning knowledge

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Vacuum cleaners

Buffers

Jobbeschreibung

## Custodian IApply: Ames, IA: Full time: Posted Today: R20083## Position Title:Custodian I## Job Group:Merit## Required Minimum Qualifications:• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.## Job Description:The Facilities Planning & Management Department is seeking applicants for full-time **Custodian I** positions. Under direct supervision, performs custodial work required for the general maintenance of buildings. **ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:** Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined. **Preferred Qualifications:** * At least 1 year of experience in custodial work or a related field* Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, or buffers* Experience using a work order or work management systems **Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities** • Performs cleaning in all areas of a building.• Performs cleaning of all floor areas such as vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.• Cleans and polishes all bathroom fixtures.• Cleans and washes all glass surfaces, ceilings and walls.• The use of a ladder up to 12 feet in height may be required.• Replaces light bulbs and cleans light fixtures, using a ladder as required.• Makes beds and handles both clean and soiled linens.• Refills holder of disposable items, such as soap, bathroom tissue, paper towels, etc. Cleans and disinfects beds, bedside tables, overbed tables, etc., and other equipment and areas.• Reports breakage and needed repairs.• Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment; removes draperies and rugs periodically for cleaning; delivers supplies to various areas.• Collects trash from receptacles throughout the building and empties it into various areas.• Performs duties in the immediate exterior of building such as sweeping sidewalks, snow and ice removal at entrances, cleaning ash pits, cleaning debris from grounds and window wells, and cleaning exterior windows.• Locks and unlocks doors as required.• Assists in unloading trucks, unpacking, assembling, and moving equipment and furniture.• Picks up and returns equipment for repair by maintenance.• Delivers housekeeping supplies to designated areas.• Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, hospital equipment and showers.• Maintains inventory of linen and record of lined laundering; maintains inventory of custodial supplies, and keeps and prepares other records and reports as directed. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** • Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required.• Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning; to load and unload trash receptacles; to operate safely and properly care for power machinery; to use arm muscles in hand cleaning, mopping, and scrubbing for protracted periods of time; to work on ladders.• Knowledge of proper bending and lifting techniques and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.• Ability to work in a variety of environments including crowded public areas and high and low temperature areas.• Knowledge of the safe use if chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.• Ability to communicate effectively with others.• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. **Application Instructions:** To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:* Resume/Curriculum Vitae* Letter of Application/Cover Letter **Why Choose Iowa State University?** Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:* Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans* Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans* Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)* Life insurance and long-term disability* Flexible Spending Accounts* Various voluntary benefits and discounts* Employee Assistance Program* Wellbeing programIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.## Appointment Type:Regular## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:Full time## Pay Grade:0003a## Original Posting Date:October 13, 2026## Posting Close Date:November 23, 2026## Job Requisition Number:R20083