Custodian I

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian I to ensure cleanliness and maintenance across its facilities. This role involves a variety of tasks, including cleaning floors, restrooms, and windows, as well as handling linens and waste disposal. The ideal candidate will be physically capable and possess effective communication skills to interact with staff and students. This full-time position offers a structured schedule with opportunities for overtime during peak periods. Join a team committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Experience working in a physically demanding position.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning in all areas of a building.
• Collect trash, clean restrooms, and maintain exterior areas.

Skills

Effective Communication

Physical Endurance

Customer Interaction

Commercial Cleaning Equipment Use

Education

Ability to read and write

Tools

Commercial Cleaning Equipment

Job description

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Position Summary

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

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 Hoag 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

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

• Pay Level: 03
• Starting Salary Minimum: 35433.36
  
  
  

Contact Information

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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