Custodian I (Second Shift) - Custodial Services

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa is seeking a reliable custodian for the second shift to maintain cleanliness and safety across campus facilities. The position runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm with a starting hourly rate of $18.76, including a $1.25 shift differential.

Under supervision, you will perform cleaning tasks, report repairs, and ensure doors are securely locked at shift end. UNI offers a competitive benefits package for eligible staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties for building maintenance.
• Carry, lift, and bend as needed; empty trash and recycling.
• Change light bulbs; shovel snow and spread ice melt when required.
• Report needed repairs using repair slips.
• Lock/unlock doors and operate cleaning machines.

Skills

Reading ability

Follow directions

Cleaning experience

Job description

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Full Consideration Date

9/4/2026

Job Description

Under direct supervision, performs custodial duties necessary for the general maintenance of buildings which involve tasks that require carrying, lifting, bending; empties trash and recycling; changes light bulbs in assigned areas using stepladder; shovels snow and spreads ice melt to maintain building entrances; reports needed repairs by completing repair slips; fills out order forms for requesting cleaning materials, supplies, etc.; locks and unlocks doors; operates machines to facilitate cleaning activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Shift: Second Shift

Pay Grade: 3 (advanced start step of 4)

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.76 ($17.51 base wage plus $1.25 shift differential)

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/.

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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