• Custodial Assistant

    Iowa State University (Ames, IA)


    Position Title:Custodial Assistant

     

    Job Group:Merit

     

    Required Minimum Qualifications:• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Job Description:

    The ISU Athletics department has part-time job opportunities for non-student facilities and custodial assistant positions. We are looking for people that are reliable, detail oriented, and honest. Our facilities team provide essential services that support assigned buildings and events hosted by the Athletics Department to ensure a safe and clean environment for students, staff and guests. This is a great side job.

     

    These positions perform routine, unskilled manual labor to assist in a temporary capacity (less than 780 hours per fiscal year). Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks and effectively interact with others in a customer service oriented role.

     

    Schedule

     

    Approximately 10 am - 2 pm. Need to be able to work at least 3 days per week. Weekday and weekends shifts available.

     

    Wage

     

    Typical starting pay is $14.00/hr.

     

    * Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

    • Check and restock restrooms.

    • Assist with clean up tasks during events and/or restoring the building after events.

    • Assist custodians in the upkeep of facilities such as: wipe up spills; clean floors; power wash; empty trash bins or pick up debris; disinfect surfaces; clean glass surfaces; help maintain locker rooms, bathrooms, offices, and common spaces; etc.

    • Assist with moving furniture or equipment.

    • General labor tasks as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

    • Ability to lift and move furniture and equipment.

    • Ability to learn to perform a variety of unskilled tasks.

     

    Appointment Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)

     

    Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 31, 2026

    Number of Months Employed Per Year:

    Time Type:Part time

     

    Pay Grade:01

    Application Instructions:

    Apply for this position by clicking on “Apply” and completing the Merit Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter details about your education and work history. If you have questions regarding the application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

     

    Original Posting Date: October 17, 2025

     

    Posting Close Date:October 26, 2025

     

    Job Requisition Number:R17983

     

    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.