Temporary Custodian I (2nd Shift) - Custodial Services

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa is seeking a part-time custodian to support building maintenance. Duties include cleaning, trash/recycling, changing light bulbs, snow/ice removal, and reporting repairs.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm; this is a temporary position with a maximum of 1040 hours per fiscal year. Minimum requirements include the ability to read, write, and follow directions; prior cleaning experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties for general building maintenance.
• Empty trash and recycling, change light bulbs, and operate cleaning equipment.
• Shovel snow and spread ice melt at building entrances; report needed repairs.
• Lock and unlock doors and complete repair slips as required.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Follow directions

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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: 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.

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.

The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The university's attractive size, approximately 9,400 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park‑like campus. We take pride in our ranking as the #1 Public University in the Midwest. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. Designated as a Best Place for Working Parents, UNI supports all individuals through family-friendly policies, practices and benefits. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package, enabling us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley and across the state.