Experience with battery powered cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers and riding vacuums
Recreation facility cleaning experience or related experience Job Description:
Looking for a flexible 4-hour work day?
If so, Recreation Services at Iowa State University is seeking to hire a part-time Custodian I for the general maintenance of buildings!
Schedule: 20 hours a week, 4 Hours Daily, Monday - Friday.
This opportunity is an early morning position with a flexible start time between 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
This position is eligible to receive Iowa State University benefits.
Under direct supervision, performs custodial work required for the general maintenance of buildings.
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.
Refills holder of disposable items, such as soap, bathroom tissue, paper towels, etc. Cleans and disinfects exercise equipment and other areas.
Reports breakage and needed repairs.
Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment; orders and 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 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 supplies to designated areas.
Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, floors, walls, and showers.
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 surfaces to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required.
Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning; to load and unload trash receptacles; to operate safely and properly care for power machinery; to use arm muscles in hand cleaning, mopping, and scrubbing for protracted periods of time; to work on ladders.
Knowledge of proper bending and lifting techniques and ability to lift and carry 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 if chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Part time Pay Grade: 0003a Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
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2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
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Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program