Custodian I

Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
Onsite

About The Position

As essential contributors to the guest experience and the behind‑the‑scenes operations that keep Cyclone Athletics running smoothly, our custodial team plays a vital role in maintaining welcoming, high‑quality facilities. The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking applicants for a full‑time Custodian I to join our facilities team in providing outstanding cleaning services that contribute to a positive guest and student‑athlete experience. The successful candidates will be detail and quality focused, reliable, able to communicate well, able to work independently to get the job done right, and courteous to patrons, students, and coworkers. Our full-time custodians are eligible for ISU's comprehensive benefits package which begins on your first day of work, including healthcare, dental, retirement, paid time off, etc.

Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior custodial, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience
  • Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment
  • Experience providing custodial services and customer service during large live events.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general cleaning in all areas of assigned buildings.
  • Maintain floor areas such as vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.
  • Clean, disinfect and polish bathrooms, locker room and dressing room surfaces and fixtures.
  • Operate high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, showers, bathrooms.
  • Clean glass surfaces, doors, ceilings, and walls.
  • Restock disposable items such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
  • Collect and remove trash throughout the interior and exterior of buildings.
  • Support events by maintaining restrooms and upkeep during live events and assist with post-event cleanup.
  • Help maintain inventory of supplies, and prepare records as directed.

Benefits

  • healthcare
  • dental
  • retirement
  • paid time off
  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program
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