Custodian ; Second Shift; Custodial Services

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Under direct supervision, performs custodial duties necessary for the general maintenance of buildings which involve tasks that require carrying, lifting, bending; empties trash and recycling; changes light bulbs in assigned areas using stepladder; shovels snow and spreads ice melt to maintain building entrances; reports needed repairs by completing repair slips; fills out order forms for requesting cleaning materials, supplies, etc.; locks and unlocks doors;

operates machines to facilitate cleaning activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to read, write, and follow directions. Prior cleaning experience preferred.

Job Category:
Merit Type of Position:
Regular Service

Schedule:

Calendar Year

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm Shift: Second Shift Pay Grade: 3 (advanced start step of
4) Starting Hourly Rate: $18.76 ($17.51 base wage plus $1.25 shift differential)

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

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The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The university's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the “Best Midwest Universities” by U.S. News & World Report.

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