Custodian I - Department of Residence
About The Position
Iowa State University is seeking a dependable and motivated applicant to join the Department of Residence as a Custodian I. This role supports the spaces where students live, study, and connect. The Department of Residence is one of the largest non-academic departments on campus, employing over 400 staff members. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining campus buildings and common areas, ensuring spaces are clean, welcoming, and ready for daily use. This position offers hands-on work that makes a visible difference, reliable work, strong benefits, and a team-oriented environment.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow 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
- Prior custodial, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience
- Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment
Responsibilities
- Perform general cleaning throughout residence hall buildings, including common areas, restrooms, offices, and other assigned spaces
- Maintain floors using a variety of methods such as vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing
- Clean and disinfect bathrooms, fixtures, furniture, and high-touch surfaces
- Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper in assigned areas
- Collect and remove trash and recycling throughout the building
- Move furniture and equipment as needed to support cleaning and daily operations
- Assist with basic upkeep such as changing light bulbs and reporting maintenance concerns
- Support conferences and events by handling linens, room setup, and cleanup as needed
- Perform limited exterior duties such as clearing entrances, sidewalks, and nearby areas
Benefits
- Insurance benefits beginning on your first day, with timely enrollment.
- Retirement benefits with strong university contributions.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
- Tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment.
- A collaborative, service-oriented workplace dedicated to supporting students.
- Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
