Custodian I - 1st shift Main Hospital

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Environmental Services is seeking a Custodian I to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients, guests, visitors and staff on campus in Iowa City.

The schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays; salary is $17.66/hour. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options and generous retirement plan contributions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Previous cleaning experience.
• Healthcare setting experience and working with the public.
• Experience using cleaning equipment.

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.

Skills

General cleaning

Trash removal

Restroom cleaning

Dusting/vacuuming

Carpet cleaning

Unit/bed making

Wall/ceiling washing

Furniture moves

Equipment use

Other tasks

Job description

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 through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Salary: $17.66/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]

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]