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Custodian I - Department of Residence
Ames, IA · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 14 days ago
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About the role
- Iowa State University is seeking a dependable and motivated applicants to join the Department of Residence as a Custodian I.
- In this role, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining campus buildings and common areas, helping ensure spaces are clean, welcoming, and ready for daily use.
- Each day brings a mix of routine and variety, offering hands-on work that makes a visible difference.
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
- Collect and remove trash and recycling throughout the building
- Move furniture and equipment as needed to support cleaning and daily operations
- 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
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Nice to have
- Prior custodial, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience
- Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment
- 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.
- Application Instructions:
- To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application.
- Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Compensation
- Number of Months Employed Per Year:
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.
- 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
- Wellbeing program
- As one of the largest non-academic departments on campus, the Department of Residence employs more than 400 staff members who work together to create a supportive learning and social environment for students.
- If you're looking for reliable work, strong benefits, and a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.
Equal opportunity
- Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
- Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel.
- 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
- General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
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