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Custodian

Location: Des Moines, IA 
Salary Minimum: $31,532.80
Job Type:  Full-time
Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number: 24-02141
Post Close Date:  January 8, 2024
Point of Contact:   <mailto:sarah.willeford at blind.state.ia.us> Sarah
Willeford

To Apply:  All candidates are strongly encouraged to attach a cover letter
and resume to the application.

Job Description:

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled within the Iowa Department
for the Blind located in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking applicants for the
position of Custodian.  

Job Description

*	Sweeps, dusts, and wet mops floors and stairs; strips, waxes, buffs,
and reseals floors, using brooms, dust mops, vacuums, wet mops, and floor
machines, and routinely cleans equipment and changes belts, bags, and other
replaceable parts before they damage surfaces or equipment. Performs deep
cleaning as needed. 
*	Vacuums, shampoos, and spot cleans carpets and rugs, using a vacuum
cleaner, rug shampooing machine, brush or cloth, and cleaning solutions.
*	Dusts, cleans, and polishes furniture, counters, shelving,
window/door ledges and casings, using cloths and cleaning/polishing
solutions. Dusts, wet mops and washes walls, ceilings, vents, cabinets and
partitions, using wall brushes, wet mops, cloths, and cleaning solutions.
*	Cleans mirrors, lavatories, toilets, bath and locker facilities,
using cleansers and sanitizing solutions safely and according to
manufacturer instructions, brushes, cloths, and squeegees.
*	Deep cleans on a regular schedule and as needed. 
*	Disposes of waste paper and other discards; collects and places
trash in an incinerator or trash pick-up area. 
*	Refills paper towels, toilet feminine container linings; refills
soaps, sanitizers and disinfectants and wipes throughout the building.
*	Makes minor repairs to secure table legs; replace handles, knobs,
fuses, light bulbs, and similar items; tightens screws, replaces nails, and
performs related tasks. 
*	Transfers furniture, lamps, accessories, and equipment to clear
areas for cleaning, set-up, and redecorating work by lifting and carrying
light to heavy objects.
*	Demonstrates courtesy and a passion for cleanliness or creating a
safe and hospitable environment for staff, visitors and students by working
independently with initiative, effectively as a team member, noticing needs
and cross-training to complete any custodial worker function as needed. 
*	Makes safety checks by doing building rounds, looking for any
unauthorized personnel, and observing and checking locked doors, temperature
readings for heating and air conditioning, and on/off switches for machines.

*	Sweeps and removes snow from steps and sidewalks immediately
adjacent to assigned buildings, using brooms, snow shovels, and powered snow
removal equipment; occasionally rakes leaves.
*	Assists supervisor in overseeing the work done by contracted
cleaning services.
*	Other duties as assigned, including using electronic means,
including a computer to complete time cards, read and write emails;
documents work digitally or with paper in handwriting or Braille as
assigned. Communicate with other employees through email, cellular phone and
text functions.

 Other Competencies

*	Customer and Personal Service -Principles and processes for
providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.
*	Oral Comprehension - Listen to and understand information and ideas
presented through spoken words and sentences.
*	Static Strength - Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or
carry objects.
*	Trunk Strength - Use your abdominal and lower back muscles to
support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without
'giving out' or fatiguing.
*	Extent Flexibility - Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body,
arms, and/or legs. 
*	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are
saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as
appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
*	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
*	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other
individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective
action.

What We Offer

*	Team-oriented, positive work environment
*	Excellent affordable benefit package
*	Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
*	Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
*	Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
*	Employee discount programs

 Compensation
The hiring salary range is $31,532.80 - $45,406.40 and starting pay is
determined by meeting minimum qualifications. You begin at the lower range,
with potential increases based on each year of related experience above the
minimum qualifications.

Schedule
Monday through Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Second Shift)

How to apply
Please apply online.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume to
the online application.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to
qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.

2) One year of full-time work experience in commercial building maintenance
or housekeeping.

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524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364

Phone: 515-281-1333
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