Custodian I - Part-Time

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role with a steady four-hour workday? You’ll start early, and have the rest of your day free at Iowa State University as a part-time Custodian I with the Rec Services team ! As a part-time Custodian I, you'll help support daily cleaning and upkeep to ensure the facilities are ready for students, members, and visitors. Schedule Monday–Friday 20 hours per week Flexible 4-hour shift starting between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. What You’ll Do Clean Facilities: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors, stairwells, restrooms, locker rooms, and common areas. Maintain Equipment & Supplies: Wipe down exercise equipment, restock dispensers, and manage basic supply needs. Support Building Operations: Remove trash, move furniture or equipment when needed, and assist with deliveries. Operate Custodial Tools: Use vacuums, auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, and other standard cleaning equipment. Promote Safety: Report maintenance issues, lock and unlock spaces as required, and communicate building concerns.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• 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 ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial cleaning experience
• Experience with battery powered cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers and riding vacuums
• Recreation facility cleaning experience or related experience
• Prior experience in hospital, clinic, long-term care facility cleaning or similar

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.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day—with timely enrollment
• Competitive retirement options with university contributions
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay - holidays off!
• Consistent, part-time schedule with a flexible early-morning start
• Weekday schedule - to support a healthy work-life balance - no nights or weekends!
• A reliable, supportive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees