Custodian I - 1st Shift

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Custodian I. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety across the facility, ensuring a healthy environment for patients and staff. With a full-time schedule and a generous benefits package, this position is ideal for individuals committed to quality service in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Life insurance options

Disability insurance options

Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Previous cleaning experience.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and trash removal.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms.
• Use various types of custodial equipment.

Skills

Ability to read

Ability to write

Following directions

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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The University of Iowa Health Care’s department of Environmental Services is seeking a Custodian to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for patients, guests, visitors and staff. The University of Iowa Health Care offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• General cleaning
• Trash removal
• Stock supplies for cart and custodial area
• Clean and disinfect restrooms/ refill restroom supplies
• Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and damp mopping hard surface floors
• Carpet cleaning
• Unit/bed making
• Wall & ceiling washing
• Furniture moves and room setups
• Use various types of custodial equipment in performance of duties
• Other tasks and duties as assigned
  
  
  

Position may have Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Risk.

This position is performed fully on campus.

About Environmental Services

We as a department are responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of over 2.8 million square feet of the hospital. The department provides support through 24/7 operations.

We are committed to providing the highest quality of environmental care services in order to maintain a functional and safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, and other individuals served by and providing services for The University of Iowa Health Care.

The University of Iowa Health Care —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of time: 100%

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with every other weekend/holiday

Salary: $16.97/hour

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans (https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits)
• Need more reasons to join our team? Check out our Build a Career/Build a Life Page
  
  
  

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions
  
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and working with the public
• Experience using cleaning equipment
  
  
  

Application Process

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

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

For questions, contact EVS HR at [e-mail]

Applicant Resource Center –

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.

Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Or by appointment. Contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to visit.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3
  
  
  

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: EVS HR
• 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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