Custodian I - Part Time

Position Title:

Custodian I - Part Time

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous custodial experience

Experience using custodial equipment like buffers, auto-scrubbers, riding vacuums, etc.

Experience working in a medical facility

Job Description:

Recreation Services at Iowa State University is seeking to hire a Part Time Custodian for the general maintenance of buildings.

Schedule: 20 hours a week, 4 Hours Daily, Monday - Friday.

Looking for a role that fits into your early morning routine? We offer a flexible 4-hour workday that can be scheduled between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m., with the start time between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. and the end time between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m..

This position is eligible to receive Iowa State University benefits.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning in all areas of a building.
• Performs cleaning of all floor areas such as vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, 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.
• Refills holder of disposable items, such as soap, bathroom tissue, paper towels, cleans and disinfects exercise equipment and other areas.
• Reports breakage and needed repairs.
• Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment; orders and 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 cleaning exterior windows.
• Locks and unlocks doors as required.
• Assists in unloading trucks, unpacking, assembling, and moving equipment and furniture.
• Picks up and returns equipment for repair by maintenance.
• Delivers supplies to designated areas.
• Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, hospital equipment and showers.
• Maintains inventory of custodial supplies, and keeps and prepares other records and reports as directed.

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.

The department is not able to consider non-U.S. citizen candidates who require employer sponsorship.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

0003a

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

October 1, 2024

Posting Close Date:

October 10, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15630