Custodian

Custodian I (Multiple Openings)

University of Iowa – Department of Facilities Management

This requisition represents multiple Custodian I openings within the department. Applicants can be considered for all available positions and indicate location and shift preferences during the application process.

The University of Iowa is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of about 77,000 people (over 170,000 in the metro area), ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Facilities Management (FM) is a service unit of approximately 700 employees who work behind the scenes, 24 hours a day, serving the campus as stewards of our buildings and grounds.

• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from building.
• Remove and replace bulbs as needed and clean blackboards/whiteboards.
• Dust furniture and surfaces, pick up trash, and sweep exterior entrances.
• Polish stainless‑steel surfaces and clean entrance glass; mop and vacuum floors; may buff and auto‑scrub floors.
• Stock supplies for cart and custodial area.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, refill restroom supplies.
• May also include project work such as carpet cleaning, waxing of floors and other annual cleaning activities.

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.

• Previous custodial experience.
• Experience with “green cleaning” products, equipment, and cleaning techniques.
• Project work knowledge and use of custodial equipment.
• Experience with public contact.
• Customer service experience.

Posting period: 90 calendar days. After the posting period closes, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will undergo a criminal background check and driver’s license review. Up to three professional references may be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Andy Brus at andrew-brus.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Custodian I
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Higher Education

• Pay Level: 03

• Organization:
  Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name:
  Andy Brus
• Contact Email: andrew-brus