Custodian I - University Housing & Dining (Multiple Openings)
** This requisition represents multiple Custodian I openings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Custodian I openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of location(s) and shift(s) during the application process. **
University Housing & Dining at the University of Iowa is seeking to hire multiple Custodian I positions to provide safe, clean, and healthy environments in all residence halls.
Duties to include:
- Floor work including vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing and buffing
- Clean and provide service to all horizontal and vertical surfaces including glass, walls, ceilings and light fixtures; working at elevated heights is required
- Clean, sanitize and disinfect all restroom surfaces
The shift for these positions is 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Will work every other weekend with rotating days off. May work occasional overtime to cover absences and peak periods of operation.
Possible locations for these openings include:
- Burge Residence Hall
- Catlett Residence Hall
- Currier Residence Hall
- Daum Residence Hall
- Hillcrest Residence Hall
- Mayflower Residence Hall
- Parklawn Residence Hall
- Petersen Residence Hall
- Rienow Residence Hall
- Slater Residence Hall
- Stanley Residence Hall
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 14 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:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
- 6 months' experience working as a laborer.
- 3 months of professional custodial experience.
- Experience performing labor-intensive work in a residence hall, apartment complex, hotel, hospital, nursing home, or similar residential facility.
Application Details:
- Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.
This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Esther Kalonji at Esther-Kalonji@uiowa.edu.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
