Custodian II

Qualifications - External

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• One year of custodial or related experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally. 
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, as well as equipment and supplies used to perform the position.
• Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning; to load and unload trash receptacles; to operate and care for powered machinery safely and properly. To clean, vacuum, scrub and mop, for protracted periods of time; to work on ladders.
• Ability to move 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 of chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.
• Ability to lead, train and motivate employees.
• Ability to write and maintain routine records and reports such as employee attendance, supply usage, and needed repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience performing labor-intensive work in a residence hall, apartment complex, hotel, hospital, nursing home, or similar residential facility.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests.  Previous experience highly desired.
• Experience working in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Application Details:

• Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 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 questions, contact Alexa at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu