Temporary Custodian I (2nd Shift) - Custodial Services

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA, is seeking a temporary custodian to maintain building cleanliness and safety. This position involves lifting, carrying, bending, shoveling snow, changing light bulbs, and reporting repairs, with a schedule Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm, up to 1040 hours per fiscal year.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, locking and unlocking doors, and assisting with supply orders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties including cleaning, light maintenance, and reporting needed repairs.
• Operate cleaning equipment and handle materials and supplies.
• Lock/unlock doors and assist with safety and security procedures.
• Temp position with schedule Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm; up to 1040 hours per fiscal year.

Skills

Basic literacy

Job description

Full Consideration Date

9/30/2026

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. This is a temporary position with a work schedule of Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. Temporary positions are limited to 1040 hours per fiscal year.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

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

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.

Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.

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