Custodian I

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a Custodian I to perform custodial work for general maintenance of buildings on campus. The role runs 7:30AM–4:00PM with every other weekend and rotating days off; overtime may be available to cover absences and peak periods.

Responsibilities include cleaning interiors, floors, restrooms, and exterior areas, with ladder work up to 12 feet. Experience with cleaning equipment is expected; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and adapt to temperature and noise variations is

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of a building.
• Vacuum, shampoo, sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and buff floors.
• Thoroughly clean restrooms with a specialized machine.
• Clean glass surfaces, ceilings and walls; ladder up to 12 feet may be required.
• Replace light bulbs and clean fixtures; ladder as required.
• Make beds and handle linens; refill disposables; disinfect beds/tables.
• Report breakage and needed repairs.
• Move furniture and equipment; deliver supplies.
• Collect trash from inside and outside; empty into designated areas.
• Lock/unlocks doors as required.

Skills

Read and follow directions

Effective communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Customer interaction

Work in varying temperatures/noise

Commercial cleaning equipment

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

Position Summary

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

The shift for these positions is 7:30AM to 4:00PM, workingevery other weekendwith 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.
• Locks and unlocks doors as required.

For a detailed job description, please email Rebecca Sweere at [e-mail].

About The Division Of Student Life

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.

Application Details

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 Sweere at [e-mail].

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 03
• Starting Salary Minimum: 36874.08

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life
• Contact Name: Rebecca Sweere
• Contact Email: [e-mail]