Custodian-Oelwein

Northeast Iowa Community College; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking a dependable janitorial staff member to maintain clean, healthy, and attractive campus facilities. You will be responsible for daily cleaning, restocking, and setting up rooms for classes, while working independently and using good judgment.

Open to applicants with related work experience or training; a valid driver’s license is required. The role involves operating floor scrubbers, vacuums, carpet machines, humidifiers, and related equipment on the

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements: Related work experience or training desired.
• Certifications and licenses: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe school buildings and grounds as assigned.
• Report for duty at scheduled times and follow supervisor instructions.
• Clean halls, classrooms, restrooms, dust, sweep, vacuum, and glass surfaces.
• Empty wastebaskets and recycling daily as directed.
• Set up rooms for classes and meetings; assist with equipment inspection.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and report to supervisor.
• Operate cleaning equipment and ensure proper maintenance.

Education

Related work experience or training

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Vacuum cleaners

Carpet cleaning machines

Humidifiers

Dehumidifiers

Restroom dispensers

Job description

Maintain clean, healthy, attractive school buildings and grounds. Handle all assigned tasks in an efficient manner. Be able to work independently and use initiative in making decisions. Be prompt and reliable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Report for duty to your supervisor at assigned times to be given any special instructions and briefed on any special problems.

Assist with the maintenance and clearing of the school buildings including sweeping, vacuuming of hallways and classrooms, dusting, glass cleaning, carpet cleaning, or other duties that are assigned.

Empty wastebaskets on a daily basis or as directed and empty recycling containers.

Fill dispensers and spot clean on a routine basis or as needed.

Maintain care of floor with scrubbing. Assist with the spot scrubbing and scrubbing of carpets in rooms and hallways.

Responsible for keeping rest rooms clean and sanitary.

Assist with unlocking the building in the morning and locking the building at the close of the day.

Assist with set up rooms for classes and other meetings as assigned by the Campus Operations Director.

Perform routine inspection on equipment and report findings to supervisor.

Assist with inventory of cleaning supplies and paper products and report information to your supervisor.

Assist with the cleaning and proper maintenance of all cleaning equipment and tools.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Related work experience or training desired.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

Should have knowledge in maintenance and operation of equipment, including floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning machines, humidifiers, de humidifiers, restroom dispensers, etc. Must be able to maintain a courteous and pleasant attitude and be a loyal team worker. Must be able to clear background checks.

Open Date

Open Date 10/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes