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University of Iowa Medical Center
Custodian I - 1st Shift Main Hospital
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$33,788 / year median in Iowa
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Custodian I - 1st Shift Main Hospital 🔍 Iowa City, Iowa, United States 📁 Custodial/Grounds 📅 Aug 04, 2026 Post Date 📅 26004445 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts 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.
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%Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, rotating every other weekend.Salary:
$17.66/hourBenefits 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?
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