Facility Maintainer III

Drake; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake University’s Facilities Planning & Management seeks a Facility Maintainer III to perform custodial tasks ensuring campus cleanliness and safety. The role requires morning shifts, including Saturday and Sunday 5:00 am–1:30 pm and three weekdays 4:30 am–1:00 pm, with flexibility for interruptions.

Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen, have a valid Iowa driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Prior housekeeping experience is preferred; training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year experience preferred; housekeeping experience helpful.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen; valid Iowa driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, dust mop, damp/wet mop stairs, restrooms, classrooms and offices.
• Clean and disinfect areas with germicidal solutions; polish sinks, faucets, toilets, mirrors; clean windows and glass.
• Operate cleaning chemicals and equipment as appropriate for each task.
• Collect and dispose of waste inside and outside University buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Safety protocols

Lift 50 lbs

Time management

Driver's license required

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backpack vacuum

Germicidal cleaners

Cleaning equipment

Job description

**Job Summary:**Drake University's Office of Facilities Planning & Management performs a variety of custodial tasks and activities designed to maintain the campus in an orderly, sanitary, safe and attractive condition. The Facility Maintainer III (FMIII) works under general supervision, with daily periods of self-directed activity to complete work activities that are scheduled, unscheduled, and are subject to frequent interruptions. Under supervision, but with regular daily periods of self directed activity, performs a variety of tasks and activities designed to maintain the University in an orderly sanitary, safe and attractive condition. Work activities are scheduled and unscheduled in nature and are subject to frequent interruptions. Work schedule is mornings, Saturday and Sunday 5am to 1:30pm and 3 weekday's from 4:30am to 1:00pm. Position requires a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the insurability requirements to drive on behalf of the University. **Minimum Qualifications:**High school diploma or GEDLimited: 0-1 yearValid Iowa Driver's License, good driving record and insurable by Drake **Preferred Qualifications:**Ability to read and communicate in writing using the English languageHousekeeping experience preferredAbility to satisfactorily complete department training programAbility to follow instructionsAbility to consistently meet the department work schedule as designatedAbility to work with chemical fluids used for cleaning, waxing and/or disinfectingAbility to lift 50lbsAbility to wear a backpack vacuum.Must be able to follow safety protocols **Essential Job Functions:**30% Vacuums, dust mops, damp and wet mop stairwells, restrooms, hallways, classrooms and offices 30% Cleans and disinfects areas by washing with germicidal cleaning solutions, polish sinks, drinking fountains, toilets, mirrors and similar apparatus; spot wash walls, light switches and telephones; wash or clean windows and door glass; keep all debris in area picked up. 20% Utilizes chemical supplies and equipment to complete tasks, including exercising judgment to choose appropriate chemical and equipment for each task. 15% Collects and removes waste inside and outside of University buildings 5%other duties as assigned