Custodian I Department of Residence

Iowa State University is seeking a dependable and motivated applicants to join the Department of Residence as a Custodian I. Youll have the opportunity to become a valued member of our campus community; supporting the spaces where students live study and connect.

As one of the largest non-academic departments on campus the Department of Residence employs more than 400 staff members who work together to create a supportive learning and social environment for this role youll be at the forefront of maintaining campus buildings and common areas helping ensure spaces are clean welcoming and ready for daily use. Each day brings a mix of routine and variety offering hands-on work that makes a visible difference.

If youre looking for reliable work strong benefits and a team-oriented environment we encourage you to apply.

What Youll Do

• 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 Youll 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.