Custodian - Part-Time
Job in
Ames, Story County, Iowa, 50011, USA
Listed on 2026-01-13
Listing for:
Iowa State University
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance, Janitor, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Position Title:
Custodian I - Part-Time## Job Group:
Merit## Required
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.##
Preferred Qualifications:
Custodial cleaning experience
Experience with battery powered cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers and riding vacuums Recreation facility cleaning experience or related experience Prior experience in hospital, clinic, long-term care facility cleaning or similar##
Job Description:
You’ll start early, and have the rest of your day free at
** Iowa State University
** as a
** part-time Custodian I
** with the
** Rec Services team**! As a part-time Custodian I, you'll help support daily cleaning and upkeep to ensure the facilities are ready for students, members, and visitors.
** Schedule
* ** Monday–Friday
* 20 hours per week
* Flexible 4-hour shift starting
** between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
**** What You’ll Do**
* ** Clean Facilities:
** Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors, stairwells, restrooms, locker rooms, and common areas.
* ** Maintain Equipment & Supplies:
** Wipe down exercise equipment, restock dispensers, and manage basic supply needs.
* ** Support Building Operations:
** Remove trash, move furniture or equipment when needed, and assist with deliveries.
* ** Operate Custodial Tools:
** Use vacuums, auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, and other standard cleaning equipment.
* ** Promote Safety:
** Report maintenance issues, lock and unlock spaces as required, and communicate building concerns.
** What You’ll Get
*** Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day—with timely enrollment
* Competitive retirement options with university contributions
* Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay - holidays off!
* Consistent, part-time schedule with a flexible early-morning start
* Weekday schedule - to support a healthy work-life balance - no nights or weekends!
* A reliable, supportive work environment
** Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
*** Performs cleaning in all areas of a building.
* Performs cleaning of all floor areas such as vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.
* Cleans and polishes all bathroom fixtures.
* Cleans and washes all glass surfaces, ceilings and walls.
* The use of a ladder up to 12 feet in height may be required.
* Replaces light bulbs and cleans light fixtures, using a ladder as required.
* Refills holder of disposable items, such as soap, bathroom tissue, paper towels, etc. Cleans and disinfects exercise equipment and other areas.
* Reports breakage and needed repairs.
* Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment; orders and delivers supplies to various areas.
* Collects trash from receptacles throughout the building and empties it into various areas.
* Performs duties in the immediate exterior of building such as sweeping sidewalks, snow and ice removal at entrances, cleaning debris from grounds and window wells, and cleaning exterior windows.
* Locks and unlocks doors as required.
* Assists in unloading trucks, unpacking, assembling, and moving equipment and furniture.
* Picks up and returns equipment for repair by maintenance.
* Delivers supplies to designated areas.
* Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, floors, walls, and showers.
* Maintains inventory of custodial supplies, and keeps and prepares other records and reports as directed.
** 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 if chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental…
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