Custodial Services ‌ Job Summary: Drake University's Office of Facilities Planning & Management performs a variety of custodial tasks and activities designed to maintain the campus in an orderly, sanitary, safe and attractive condition. The Facility Maintainer III (FMIII) works under general supervision, with daily periods of self-directed activity to complete work activities that are scheduled, unscheduled, and are subject to frequent interruptions. Under supervision, but with regular daily periods of self directed activity, performs a variety of tasks and activities designed to maintain the University in an orderly sanitary, safe and attractive condition. Work activities are scheduled and unscheduled in nature and are subject to frequent interruptions. Work schedule is mornings, Saturday and Sunday 5am to 1:30pm and 3 weekday's from 4:30am to 1:00pm. Position requires a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the insurability requirements to drive on behalf of the University. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Limited: 0-1 year Valid Iowa Driver's License, good driving record and insurable by Drake Preferred Qualifications: Ability to read and communicate in writing using the English language Housekeeping experience preferred Ability to satisfactorily complete department training program Ability to follow instructions Ability to consistently meet the department work schedule as designated Ability to work with chemical fluids used for cleaning, waxing and/or disinfecting Ability to lift 50lbs Ability to wear a backpack vacuum. Must be able to follow safety protocols Essential Job Functions: 30% Vacuums, dust mops, damp and wet mop stairwells, restrooms, hallways, classrooms and offices 30% Cleans and disinfects areas by washing with germicidal cleaning solutions, polish sinks, drinking fountains, toilets, mirrors and similar apparatus; spot wash walls, light switches and telephones; wash or clean windows and door glass; keep all debris in area picked up. 20% Utilizes chemical supplies and equipment to complete tasks, including exercising judgment to choose appropriate chemical and equipment for each task. 15% Collects and removes waste inside and outside of University buildings 5%other duties as assigned ‌ Special Instructions to Applicants: For consideration, you must apply online. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email [email protected] A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Benefits Overview | Drake University. One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Benefits Overview | Drake University. 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