<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Custodian I</p> <p>Job Group:</p> <p>Merit</p> <p>Required Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>At least 1 year of experience in custodial work or a related field</p> <p>Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuums, or buffers</p> <p>Experience using a work order or work management systems</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Facilities Planning & Management Department is seeking applicants for full-time Custodian I positions. Under direct supervision, performs custodial work required for the general maintenance of buildings.</p> <p>ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation's leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.</p> <p>Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Performs cleaning in all areas of a building. </li><li>Performs cleaning of all floor areas such as vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing. </li><li>Cleans and polishes all bathroom fixtures. </li><li>Cleans and washes all glass surfaces, ceilings and walls. </li><li>The use of a ladder up to 12 feet in height may be required. </li><li>Cleans light fixtures, using a ladder as required. </li><li>Refills holder of disposable items, such as soap, bathroom tissue, paper towels, etc. </li><li>Reports breakage and needed repairs. </li><li>Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment. </li><li>Collects trash from receptacles throughout the building and empties it into various areas. </li><li>Performs duties in the immediate exterior of building such as sweeping sidewalks, snow and ice removal at entrances, and cleaning exterior windows. </li><li>Locks and unlocks doors as required. </li><li>Assists in unloading trucks, unpacking, assembling, and moving equipment. </li><li>Picks up and returns equipment for repair by maintenance. </li><li>Delivers housekeeping supplies to designated areas. </li><li>Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean bathroom and showers. </li><li>Maintains inventory of custodial supplies, and keeps and prepares other records and reports as directed. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required. </li><li>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. </li><li>Knowledge of proper bending and lifting techniques and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. </li><li>Ability to work in a variety of environments including crowded public areas and high and low temperature areas. </li><li>Knowledge of the safe use if chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with others. </li><li>Ability to follow oral and written instructions. </li></ul> <p>Appointment Type:</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</p> <p>12 Month Work Period</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Pay Grade:</p> <p>0003a</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:</p> <p>1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae</p> <p>2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter</p> <p>If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.</p> <p>Why Choose ISU?</p> <p>Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:</p> <ul> <li>Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans </li><li>Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans </li><li>Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) </li><li>Life insurance and long-term disability </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Various voluntary benefits and discounts </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Wellbeing program </li></ul> <p>Original Posting Date:</p> <p>July 23, 2025</p> <p>Posting Close Date:</p> <p>August 14, 2025</p> <p>Job Requisition Number:</p> <p>R17472</p>