Temporary Custodian I (Non-Student Position)
Location: All Residence Halls
Rate of pay: $16.48/hour
Hiring status: Currently hiring
Open to non-UI students: Yes
The Division of Student Life: University Housing & Dining is seeking a Temporary Custodian I for summer custodial services. Under direct supervision, the Temporary Custodian I performs a variety of tasks including cleaning student rooms, trash removal, and furniture relocation.
Responsibilities
• Cleaning/sanitizing student rooms and public spaces in all residence halls
• Trash removal; inside and outside of buildings
• Floor work including vacuuming and scrubbing
• Service to horizontal and vertical surfaces including glass, walls, ceilings, and light fixtures
• Bed configurations, moving furniture, load/unload trucks
• Use of commercial custodial equipment
• Professional communication with students, staff, coworkers, and visitors
• Position includes labor intensive work including lifting, pushing, and pulling
Qualifications
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb a ladder up to 12 feet
• Must be able to work in heat, humidity, and dust
• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals
• Good attendance and reliability
• Provide a high level of communication
Training requirements
• Orientation
• Safety training
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• Criminal Background Check, if applicable
What you will learn:
You can expect to utilize skills such as time management, conflict resolution, balancing priorities, attention to detail, interpersonal communication, customer service experience, working with people from diverse backgrounds and working as part of a team.