Custodian I 100%- Downtown Campus
GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under direct supervision, performs custodial work required for the general maintenance of buildings.
Hours, schedule, shift rotation, weekend coverage, holiday coverage, call, etc.
Friday through Monday 10-hour days, some holiday coverage.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs cleaning in all areas of a building.
2. Performs cleaning of all floor areas such as vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.
3. Cleans and polishes all bathroom fixtures.
4. Cleans and washes all glass surfaces, ceilings and walls. The use of a ladder up to 12 feet in height may be required.
5. Replaces light bulbs and cleans light fixtures, using a ladder as required.
6. Makes beds and handles both clean and soiled linens. 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.
7. Reports breakage and needed repairs.
8. Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment; removes draperies and rugs periodically for cleaning; delivers supplies to various areas.
9. Collects trash from receptacles throughout the building and empties it into various areas.
10. 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.
11. Locks and unlocks doors as required.
12. 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.
13. Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, hospital equipment and showers.
14. Maintains inventory of linen and record of lined laundering; maintains inventory of custodial supplies, and keeps and prepares other records and reports as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required.
2. 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.
3. Knowledge of proper bending and lifting techniques and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
4. Ability to work in a variety of environments including crowded public areas and high and low temperature areas.
5. Knowledge of the safe use if chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to read, write and follow directions.
Application Process
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Emilio Villagrana or emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
