Custodian I

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa seeks a full-time Custodian I to perform essential cleaning and maintenance duties on campus. The role includes cleaning tasks across facilities and may involve heavy lifting and use of commercial cleaning equipment. This position requires effective communication and a strong work ethic, with rotating shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Experience in a physically demanding position.
• Willingness to work in varying temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean various areas including restrooms and floors.
• Report breakage and handle maintenance tasks.
• Assist with exterior cleaning and snow removal.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

Under direct supervision, performs custodial work required for the general maintenance of buildings.

The shift for these positions is 7:30AM to 4:00PM, working every other weekend with rotating days off. Occasional overtime may be available to cover absences and during peak periods of operation.

Specific Job Duties & Tasks:

• 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.
• Thoroughly clean a high number of restrooms using a specialized machine
• 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 inside and outside of the buildings, emptying 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.

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to foster student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow directions .

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience working in a physically demanding position and moving up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Experience interacting with the customers.
• Willingness to work in environments that vary in temperature (heat/cold) as well as noise level.
• Ability to use commercial cleaning equipment.

Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Rebecca at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Custodian I
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 35433.36

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life

About the company

The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa.

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