Custodian I - 1st Shift Main Hospital at University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

17.31

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Cleaning, Trash Removal, Restroom Cleaning, Dusting, Vacuuming, Sweeping, Damp Mopping, Carpet Cleaning, Unit Making, Bed Making, Wall Washing, Ceiling Washing, Furniture Moves, Room Setups, Custodial Equipment Use, Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The University of Iowa Health Care’s department of Environmental Services is seeking a Custodian on first shift to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for patients, guests, visitors and staff. The University of Iowa Health Care offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits 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 Position may have Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Risk. This position is performed fully on campus. About Environmental Services: We as a department are responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of over 2.8 million square feet of the hospital. The department provides support through 24/7 operations. We are committed to providing the highest quality of environmental care services in order to maintain a functional and safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, and other individuals served by and providing services for The University of Iowa Health Care. The University of Iowa Health Care —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ® Percent of time: 100%25 Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, rotating every other weekend. 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 EVS HR at EVS-HR@uiowa.edu Applicant Resource Center – Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Or by appointment. Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

Responsibilities

The Custodian will be responsible for general cleaning tasks including trash removal, stocking supplies, and disinfecting restrooms to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Duties also involve dusting, vacuuming, mopping, carpet cleaning, unit/bed making, and operating various custodial equipment.