Custodian II - Iowa Memorial Union

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The Iowa Memorial Union is seeking a Custodian II to help provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment. Under general supervision, the role assigns, reviews, coordinates, and inspects custodial activities in the assigned area in accordance with established guidelines. Duties include performing front-line custodial work; receiving written and oral instructions concerning general custodial duties and staff; developing work schedules; and directing and inspecting other custodial staff’s daily routines. The position also assists with planning procedures and work methods and recommends revisions to improve operational and service efficiency. It may interview and recommend custodial personnel for hire as requested, and requires communication with the supervisor, leadership team, and staff. The Custodian II must be able to perform departmental processes and use provided equipment, as well as maintain records and inventories, including time records, scheduling, and staffing information. The schedule is generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday through Tuesday. The position is part of the University of Iowa’s Division of Student Life, whose 15 departments work together to foster student success through educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
One year of custodial or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to maintain and exercise a high level of confidentiality and professional communication.
Knowledge and experience using computers, tablets, and related software.
Experience cleaning commercial environments with commercial equipment, such as residence halls, hotels, hospitals, or nursing homes.
Knowledge of commercial cleaning techniques for a variety of surfaces and materials.
Ability to move heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more safely and properly, and remain in a stationary position for the duration of the shift.
Experience inspecting a variety of areas, including eye wash stations, washers and dryers, vandalism locations, and battery systems, including proper filling techniques.
Demonstrated experience completing assigned projects from start to finish with minimal oversight.
Experience training or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

Perform front-line custodial duties.
Receive written and oral instructions concerning general custodial duties and staff.
Develop work schedules and direct and inspect other custodial staff’s daily work routines.
Assist in planning procedures and work methods and recommend revisions to improve operational and service efficiency.
Interview and recommend custodial personnel for hire as requested.
Communicate with the supervisor, leadership team, and staff.
Perform all processes required by the department and use equipment provided for the duties.
Maintain records and inventories, including time records, scheduling, and staffing information.
Inspect assigned custodial activities in accordance with established guidelines.