Custodian II

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.

Schedule
Monday–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 Residence
The 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 Vitae<