Custodian I

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The Facilities Planning & Management Department is seeking applicants for full-time Custodian I positions. Under direct supervision, performs custodial work required for the general maintenance of buildings.

Currently, we have the work schedule available:

• Monday - Friday, 4:00 am to 12:30 pm.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nations leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.

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.

Cleans light fixtures, using a ladder as required.

Refills holder of disposable items, such as soap, bathroom tissue, paper towels, etc.

Reports breakage and needed repairs.

Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment.

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, and cleaning exterior windows.

Locks and unlocks doors as required.

Assists in unloading trucks, unpacking, assembling, and moving equipment.

Picks up and returns equipment for repair by maintenance.

Delivers housekeeping supplies to designated areas.

Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean bathroom 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.

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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

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