Custodian I - Housing and Dining Facilities

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a dedicated regular full-time housekeeping and maintenance assistant. You will clean student lounges, bathrooms, laundry rooms, guest rooms, and staff offices daily, and inspect for maintenance needs while performing minor tasks.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The starting hourly rate is $17.51, with UNI offering an attractive benefits package and a supportive campus environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Prior cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean student lounges, bathrooms, laundry rooms, guest rooms, and staff offices daily.
• Dust and wet mop stairways and corridors.
• Inspect assigned areas for damage or maintenance needs.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks.
• Keep electrical equipment clean and in proper operating condition.

Skills

Reading and writing

Follow directions

Cleaning experience

Job description

If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type “Find Jobs” in the search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Full Consideration Date

8/6/2026

Job Description

Under direct supervision, cleans student lounges, bathrooms, laundry rooms, guest rooms, and staff offices daily; dusts and wet mops stairways and corridors; inspects assigned areas for damage or maintenance needs; completes minor maintenance tasks; and keeps electrical equipment clean and in proper operating condition.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow directions. Prior cleaning experience preferred.

Position Details

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Shift: First Shift

Pay Grade: 3 (advanced start step of 4)

Starting Hourly Rate: $17.51

Application Instructions

All application materials received by August 6, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. A resume and cover letter are not required for this position but can be attached when applying. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail] or call 319-273-2422.

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at https://livethevalley.com/.

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at [e-mail] or call [phone].

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

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