Custodian I - Department of Residence

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning throughout residence hall buildings, including common areas, restrooms, offices, and other assigned spaces
• Maintain floors using a variety of methods such as vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, fixtures, furniture, and high-touch surfaces
• Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper in assigned areas
• Collect and remove trash and recycling throughout the building
• Move furniture and equipment as needed to support cleaning and daily operations
• Assist with basic upkeep such as changing light bulbs and reporting maintenance concerns
• Support conferences and events by handling linens, room setup, and cleanup as needed
• Perform limited exterior duties such as clearing entrances, sidewalks, and nearby areas
• What You'll Get
• Insurance benefits beginning on your first day, with timely enrollment.
• Retirement benefits with strong university contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment.
• A collaborative, service-oriented workplace dedicated to supporting students.
• Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs cleaning in all areas of a building.
• Performs cleaning of all floor areas such as vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.
• Cleans and polishes all bathroom fixtures.
• Cleans and washes all glass surfaces, ceilings and walls.
• The use of a ladder up to 12 feet in height may be required.
• Replaces light bulbs and cleans light fixtures, using a ladder as required.
• Makes beds and handles both clean and soiled linens for occasional conferences.
• Refills holder of disposable items, such as soap, bathroom tissue, paper towels, etc.
• Cleans and disinfects beds, bedside tables, overbed tables, etc., and other equipment and areas.
• Reports breakage and needed repairs.
• Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment; removes rugs periodically for cleaning; delivers supplies to various areas.
• Collects trash from receptacles throughout the building and empties it into various areas.
• Performs duties in the immediate exterior of building such as sweeping sidewalks, snow and ice removal at entrances, cleaning debris from grounds and window wells, and occasional cleaning exterior windows.
• Picks up and returns equipment for repair by maintenance.
• Delivers housekeeping supplies to designated areas.
• Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, and showers.
• Occasionally maintains inventory of linen and record of lined laundering and maintains inventory of custodial supplies.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required.
• Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning; to load and unload trash receptacles; to operate safely and properly care for power machinery; to use arm muscles in hand cleaning, mopping, and scrubbing for protracted periods of time; to work on ladders.
• Knowledge of proper bending and lifting techniques and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments including crowded public areas and high and low temperature areas.
• Knowledge of the safe use if chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Appointment Type:
• Regular
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Requirements

• Prior custodial, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience
• Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment
• Job Description:
• Are you ready to embark on a custodial role that's steady, meaningful, and rooted in community?
• Iowa State University is seeking a dependable and motivated applicants to join the Department of Residence as a Custodian I . You'll have the opportunity to become a valued member of our campus community; supporting the spaces where students live, study, and connect.
• If you're looking for reliable work, strong benefits, and a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.

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Additional Information

Position Title: Custodian I - Department of Residence Job Group: Merit Required Minimum Qualifications: - Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

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