Dairy Farm Custodian – Temporary

Position Title:

Dairy Farm Custodian – Temporary

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision, performs custodial work required for the general maintenance of buildings at the ISU Dairy Farm. The successful candidate will perform these duties 12 – 18 hours per week on a flexible schedule determined by the successful candidate and the supervisor. Flexibility includes days of the week, time of day (morning/afternoon/evening), weekends, etc.

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.
• Makes beds and handles both clean and soiled linens.
• Refills holder of disposable items, such as soap, bathroom tissue, paper towels, etc. Cleans and disinfects beds, bedside tables, overbed tables, etc., and other equipment and areas.
• Reports breakage and needed repairs.
• Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment; removes draperies and rugs periodically for cleaning; 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 ash pits, 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 housekeeping supplies to designated areas.
• Operates high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, hospital equipment and showers.
• Maintains inventory of linen and record of lined laundering; maintains inventory of custodial supplies, and keeps and prepares other records and reports as directed.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior custodial, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience.
• Experience with commercial cleaning equipment.
• 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.
• 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:
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• 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.
• Appointment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Proposed End Date or Length of Term: June 30, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

0003a

Original Posting Date:

November 13, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R20246

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.