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Position Title:Custodian II

Job Group:Merit

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

Preferred Qualifications:- Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment.

- Experience training others in work processes and procedures.

- Experience ordering supplies.

- Experience working with work order maintenance ticketing.

Job Description:

Join the Department of Residence (DOR) at Iowa State University team and help create safe, clean, and welcoming spaces across campus.

As a Custodian II at ISU, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining clean and welcoming environments through a combination of custodial expertise and hands-on work. With a focus on efficiency and effectiveness, you’ll support daily operations, manage inventory, and help ensure everything runs smoothly.

ScheduleMonday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What you’ll do

+ Oversee and perform daily custodial duties in campus buildings

+ Clean and maintain common areas and shared spaces

+ Monitor inventory and restock supplies

+ Follow safety and sanitation standards

+ Support smooth operations through effective service

+ Assist with a wide range of cleaning needs

What you’ll get

+ Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day—with timely enrollment

+ Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions

+ Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay – Enjoy Holidays OFF!

+ Consistent, full-time schedule with daytime hours to support work-life balance

+ Steady work that supports the campus community

Why the Department of ResidenceThe DOR is one of the largest non-academic departments on campus, with over 400 hardworking employees creating a supportive learning and living environment for students. In this role, you’ll be part of a hands-on team that takes pride in keeping residential campus buildings clean, functional, and ready for daily life.

Start your journey at Iowa State University—where your dedication to cleanliness and attention to detail will SHINE.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

+ Confers with supervisor and receives written and oral instructions concerning general custodial duties.

+ Develops work schedules and directs and inspects the daily work routine of other custodial services.

+ Maintains inventory of linen and record of linen laundering; maintains inventory of custodial supplies; and keeps and prepares other records and reports as directed.

+ Assists in planning procedures and work methods and advises or recommends revision for the purpose of improving the efficiency of operations and services.

+ Performs custodial duties as required.

+ Interviews and recommends the hiring of custodial personnel, as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required.

+ Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning; to load and unload trash receptacles; to operate safely and properly care for power machinery; to use arm muscles in hand cleaning, mopping, and scrubbing for protracted periods of time; to work on ladders.

+ Knowledge of proper bending and lifting techniques and ability to lift and carry 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 routing records and reports such as employee attendance, supply usage, and repairs needed.

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.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:0005a

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:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

+ Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

+ Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans

+ Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

+ Life insurance and long-term disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Various voluntary benefits and discounts

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: July 25, 2025

Posting Close Date:August 4, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17494

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

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 [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.