Custodian I - Part Time | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Custodian I - Part Time

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Custodial Cleaning experience
Experience with battery powered cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers and riding vacuums
Medical facility cleaning experience

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 flexible 4-hour work day? This 4 hour position can be an evening position starting after 5 p.m., or an early morning position, starting between 2 and 3:30 a.m..

This position is eligible to receive Iowa State University benefits.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Performs cleaning in all areas of a building including medical exam rooms

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:

December 4, 2024

Posting Close Date:

December 14, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R16033

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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