Custodian - Memorial Union

Position: Custodian I - Memorial Union
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Position Title:

Custodian I - Memorial Union## Job Group:

Merit## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.##

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior custodial, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience    Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment##

Job Description:

** Iowa State University
** is seeking a
** Custodian I
** to join the team at the
** Memorial Union**, one of the most active and visible buildings on campus. From daily student traffic to major campus events, the Memorial Union stays busy, and this role helps keep the building clean, safe, and ready for  this role, you’ll be part of a dependable custodial team that works together to support a fast-paced environment. Clear communication, teamwork, and taking pride in reliable work are key to success.

If you enjoy hands-on work, collaborating with others, and contributing to a space used by thousands every day, this role offers steady, meaningful work at the heart of campus.#
** What You’ll Do**
* ** Work as part of a team
** to keep the Memorial Union clean, safe, and welcoming
* ** Communicate with coworkers and supervisors
** to prioritize tasks and support daily operations and events
* ** Maintain high-traffic areas
** by completing routine custodial and cleaning duties
* ** Support building readiness
** by reporting maintenance needs and assisting with setup and upkeep#
** What You’ll Get**
* ** Insurance benefits beginning on your first day**, with timely enrollment
* ** Robust retirement options
** with strong university contributions
* ** Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay**- Holidays off!
* ** Tuition reimbursement
** available after one year of employment
* ** A reliable, daytime, Monday–Friday schedule
** that supports work–life balance - No nights or weekends!
* ** A collaborative, service-oriented workplace
** dedicated to supporting students#
** About the Memorial Union
** The Memorial Union is the heart of Iowa State University’s campus, serving as a gathering place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. It supports dining, meetings, events, and student spaces that see constant use throughout the year. Working here means being part of a team that helps keep one of the university’s most important buildings running smoothly.  Click  to learn more about the Memorial Union#
** Additional Information
** 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.
* Replaces light bulbs and cleans light fixtures, using a ladder as required.
* 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.
* Reports breakage and needed repairs.
* Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment; removes draperies and rugs periodically for cleaning; 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 ash pits, 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 housekeeping supplies to designated areas.
* Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, hospital equipment and showers.
* 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
* Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of…