Custodian I

Position Title:

Custodian I

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Job Description:

As essential contributors to the guest experience and the behind‑the‑scenes operations that keep Cyclone Athletics running smoothly, our custodial team plays a vital role in maintaining welcoming, high‑quality facilities.

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking applicants for a full‑time Custodian I to join our facilities team in providing outstanding cleaning services that contribute to a positive guest and student‑athlete experience. The successful candidates will be detail and quality focused, reliable, able to communicate well, able to work independently to get the job done right, and courteous to patrons, students, and coworkers.

Our full-time custodians are eligible for ISU's comprehensive benefits package which begins on your first day of work, including healthcare, dental, retirement, paid time off, etc.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Additionally, this position must be available to work at all home football games and other occasional events such as concerts.

Location

This position will work across multiple Athletics Department facilities as needed (initial building assignments will likely be Sukup Basketball Complex, Southeast End Zone and Cyclone Sports Complex).

What you’ll do

• Perform general cleaning in all areas of assigned buildings.

• Maintain floor areas such as vacuuming, shampooing, sweeping, mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.

• Clean, disinfect and polish bathrooms, locker room and dressing room surfaces and fixtures.

• Operate high pressure, water-cleaning apparatus to clean and disinfect rug runners, showers, bathrooms.

• Clean glass surfaces, doors, ceilings, and walls.

• Restock disposable items such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.

• Collect and remove trash throughout the interior and exterior of buildings.

• Support events by maintaining restrooms and upkeep during live events and assist with post-event cleanup.

• Help maintain inventory of supplies, and prepare records as directed.

The position involves occasional use of a ladder and/or working on stairways to clean surfaces that involves heights, extended periods working on your feet on hard surfaces, and the ability to occasionally work in outside weather conditions for assigned facilities or events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior custodial, janitorial, or commercial cleaning experience
• Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment
• Experience providing custodial services and customer service during large live events.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Athletics Department

As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history. www.cyclones.com 

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume
• Contact information for 3 work references

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

0003a

Original Posting Date:

July 23, 2026

Posting Close Date:

August 2, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19667

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

 

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.