Custodian I - Memorial Union
Custodian I - Memorial Union
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Position Title:
Custodian I Memorial UnionJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to read write and follow instructions.Preferred Qualifications:
. Prior Custodial Experience. Experience Operating Cleaning Equipment
Job Description:
Be part of the team that keeps the Memorial Union at Iowa State University clean functional and ready for anything. As a Custodian I youll help maintain one of the most active buildings on campusused daily by students staff and visitors for meetings meals studying and major events.
In this role youll handle general cleaning restocking supplies and setting up or tearing down spaces for events. Youll work second shift alongside a team that takes pride in keeping the building in top shape for the campus community.
Schedule: Friday through Tuesday 12:00 PM 8:30 PM (Second Shift)
Location: Memorial Union
What Youll Do:
Clean public and staff areas including restrooms and meeting spaces
Handle basic floor care and supply restocking
Assist with room setups and event turnover
Support daily operations as part of a steady teamfocused crew
Benefits start on your first day with completed enrollment including health insurance and more.
If youre dependable detailoriented and ready to contribute to the heart of campus life apply today.
Take a look inside the Memorial Union
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.
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 draperies and 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 ash pits 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 housekeeping supplies to designated areas.
Operates high pressure watercleaning 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.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
0003aApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume
Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 14 2025Posting Close Date:
April 24 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16812Employment Type
Full-Time
