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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Custodian-Government Buildings
Department: Parks & Recrea�on
Division: Government Buildings
Supervisor: Facili�es Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 1
Job Number: 0101
Job Summary
Under immediate direc�on, performs work in the maintenance and cleaning of City buildings,
facili�es and grounds.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, buffs, scrubs, and cleans floors and stairwells, vacuums, extracts
and cleans carpeted areas, washes windows and walls, cleans and sani�zes restrooms,
dusts, emp�es and cleans waste receptacles emp�es recycling materials bins, transfers
materials to designated outside receptacles.
• Cleans fountains, polishes metal work, dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and
woodwork as directed.
• Performs or assists with minor building repairs, reports need for other repairs.
• Maintains and organizes equipment and materials used in building maintenance,
performs minor plumbing, electrical and hea�ng ven�la�on, air condi�oning work,
orders and purchases supplies, monitors building temperatures.
• Replaces light bulbs, turns lights on and off, locks and opens doors and windows.
• Reports unauthorized occupants.
• Atends to building emergencies when necessary.
• Maintains surrounding walks and grounds, picks up liter outside building areas, assists
with snow removal work.
• Assists with room/building prepara�on for mee�ngs or events as directed.
• Assists with pool maintenance and opera�ons.
• Performs du�es in a safe manner and par�cipates in safety training.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. or pursuit of degree and one to three months of related
experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Updated: March 2024
• Valid State of Iowa driver's license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of
age. Must pass criminal background check. FBI fingerprint screening will be required for
facility access to Iowa City Police Department.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in janitorial or
building maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved
writen or oral instruc�ons.
• Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on in one-on-one and small group situa�ons to
customers, clients, and other employees of the organiza�on.
• Ability to follow instruc�on for use of chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to operate cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform rou�ne du�es reliably under minimal supervision and ability to work
independently. Aten�on to detail required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruc�ons, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to write or maintain simple records or correspondence.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Outlook
and Cartegraph).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required
Updated: March 2024
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee
is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen,
insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves
some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recrea�on Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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