Custodian II
University of Iowa

Description - External

University Housing & Dining is seeking to hire a Custodian II to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment in all residence halls. Under general supervision, assigns, reviews, coordinates and inspects custodial activities in the area of assignment in accordance with established guidelines. Duties to include:

• Performing front-line custodial duties.
• Receiving written and oral instructions concerning general custodial duties/staff.
• Developing work schedules and directing and inspecting daily work routines of other custodial staff.
• Assisting in planning procedures and work methods and advising or recommending revisions for the purposes of improving the efficiency of operations and services.
• Interviewing and recommending the hiring of custodial personnel as requested.
• Communication with supervisor, leadership team and staff.
• Ability to perform all processes required by the department and use all equipment provided to perform duties.
• Maintaining records and inventory of multiple items including but not limited to time records, scheduling, staffing, etc.

Schedule: Generally, hours are 7:15AM to 4:00PM. Working every 3rd weekend with rotating Tuesdays and Thursdays off. May work occasional overtime to cover absences and peak periods of operation.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom. One of our division priorities is to advance UI's goals to recruit and retain U.S. racial/ethnic minority (URM) staff and students.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

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

Special Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, as well as equipment and supplies used to perform the position.
• Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning; to load and unload trash receptacles; to operate and care for powered machinery safely and properly. To clean, vacuum, scrub and mop, for protracted periods of time; to work on ladders.
• Ability to move 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 of chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.
• Ability to lead, train and motivate employees.
• Ability to write and maintain routine records and reports such as employee attendance, supply usage, and needed repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience performing labor-intensive work in a residence hall, apartment complex, hotel, hospital, nursing home, or similar residential facility.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests. Previous experience highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Application Details:

• Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission for consideration.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Alexa at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Custodian II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5
• Starting Salary Minimum: 35,632.00

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life
• Contact Name: Alex Schutman
• Contact Email: alex-schutman@uiowa.edu

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