Custodian

Overview

Position: HOUSING Custodial Staff (IA-HDEP-IUINA)

Department:
Office of Housing and Residence Life, Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Indiana University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Clean floors, ramps, stairs by sweeping, wet mopping/dust mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Maintain and clean restrooms, gather and empty recycling and trash, clean and polish fixtures, replace light bulbs, and clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment; steam clean or shampoo carpets; strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean, replace, and hang blinds, drapes, and entrance mats; collect and deliver soiled items.
• Clear sidewalks, driveways, and adjacent areas; shovel snow.
• Lock, unlock, and secure buildings; maintain awareness of building facilities; report abnormalities or security concerns; identify and report needed building repairs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assist with snow removal activities as necessary.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, operating machinery, tools, and controls, ascending and descending ladders and stairs, positioning in low‑level positions, detecting chemicals and/or gases, ascending to rooftops and working in tight spaces to perform inspections. It must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

The person may be required to work during inclement weather when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

• General knowledge at the high school level.

• Custodial experience.

• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrate time management and priority‑setting skills.
• Show a high commitment to quality.
• Possess flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Seek to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty.
• Be highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the institution with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment; ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials. Some knowledge of standard kitchen practices and sanitation methods for positions in food service facilities.
• Ability to follow safe work practices in biohazard and/or hazardous waste clean‑up (e.g., blood‑borne pathogens, toxic, reactive, explosive and ignitable laboratory wastes, corrosive wastes from cleaning operations, other miscellaneous wastes from across campus). May involve training and tests in hazardous waste management.
• Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Annual Salary: $35,110.40

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non‑Discrimination which includes contact information.