About this role
The University of Iowa Health Care’s department of Environmental Services is seeking a Custodian 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 5:00 pm to 1:30 am with every 4th weekend and holiday 3:30 pm to 12:00 am.
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 [email protected]
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 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Or by appointment. Contact [email protected] to schedule a time to visit.
Other facts
About University of Iowa
WE CARE Core Values
Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.
Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:
• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
Vision
World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
Recognitions/ Awards
In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
What you'll do
- The Custodian is responsible for providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment through general cleaning and maintenance tasks. This includes trash removal, restroom cleaning, and use of custodial equipment.
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