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Custodian I -50%- Downtown Campus

Jobs@UIOWA
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Environmental Services is seeking a Custodian to provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for patients, guests, visitors and staff. This position is scheduled to work second shift. Starting salary, $17.31/hour. The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

 

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

·       General cleaning

·       Trash removal

·       Stock supplies for cart and custodial area

·       Clean and disinfect restrooms/ refill restroom supplies

·       Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and damp mopping hard surface floors

·       Carpet cleaning

·       Unit/bed making

·       Wall & ceiling washing

·       Furniture moves and room setups

·       Use various types of custodial equipment in performance of duties

·       Other tasks and duties as assigned

 

This position is performed fully on campus.

 

Percent of time: 50%

Schedule: Flexible/Weekends & Holidays

Salary: $17.31/hour

Benefits Highlights:

·       Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

·       Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans (https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits)

·       Need more reasons to join our team? Check out our Build a Career/Build a Life Page

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

·       Ability to read, write, and follow directions

Desirable Qualifications:

·       Previous cleaning experience

·       Experience working in a healthcare setting and working with the public

·       Experience using cleaning equipment

 

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. 

For questions, contact Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu. 

Application Resource Center 
Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!
Our Application Resource Center is open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, 
Or by appointment.   Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

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