Custodian I (Multiple Openings)

** This requisition represents multiple Custodian I openings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Custodian I openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of location(s) and shift(s) during the application process. **
The University of Iowa department of Facilities Management is seeking multiple to hire multiple Custodian I positions to provide safe, clean, and healthy environments in all campus buildings.
Duties To Include

• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from building.
• Polish stainless-steel surfaces and clean entrance glass. Mop and vacuum floors; may buff and auto scrub floors.
• Remove and replace bulbs as needed and clean blackboards/whiteboards.
• Stock supplies for cart and custodial area.
• May also include project work such as carpet cleaning, waxing of floors and other annual cleaning activities.
• Dust furniture and surfaces as well as pick up trash and sweep exterior entrances.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, refill restroom supplies.

About Facilities Management:
Facilities Management (FM) is a service unit of approximately 700 employees who work behind the scenes, 24 hours a day, serving the University of Iowa as stewards of our beautiful Iowa City campus. FM staff coordinate campus master planning, manage design & construction, maintain & clean the buildings & grounds, and provide utilities management.
The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation's best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous custodial experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Project work knowledge and use of custodial equipment.
• Experience with "green cleaning" products, equipment, and cleaning techniques.
• Experience with public contact.

Application Details:
This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and driver's license review for eligible positions. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Brooke McMurl at [email protected].
Additional Information

• Classification Title: Custodian I
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Appointment Type: Merit

Compensation

• Pay Level: 03

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.