Facility Maintainer III
- Drake University
- Des Moines, IA, USA
Job Description
Position Number: 999117
Unit/Department: Facilities Planning & Management
FTE: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
Department Summary:
We are in search of a capable and service minded Individual to assist in leading our team of amazing custodians (Facility Maintainers at Drake). Drake University offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending account, retirement, plan option and generous time off. Drake University also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees, their partners/spouses and dependents children our tuition waiver programs.
Job Summary:
Under direct or indirect supervision of custodial manager and/ or Custodial Supervisor Facility Maintainers perform a variety of custodial task and activities designed to maintain to campus in orderly, sanitary, safe, and attractive condition, work activities are scheduled and unscheduled in nature and are subject to frequent interruptions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to read to communicate in writing using the English language.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to consistently meet to department work schedule as designated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Must Have a valid Iowa Driver's License, good driving record and insurable by Drake.
Job Duties:
- 40% - Vacuum, dust mop, damp and wet mop, stairwell, restroom, hallways, classrooms and offices.
- 20% - Clean and disinfect area by washing with germicidal cleaning solution, polish sinks, drinking fountains, toilets, mirrors and similar apparatus: Spot wash, light switches and telephone; wash or windows and door glass: keep all debris in area picked up.
- 20% - Utilizes chemicals supplies and equipment to complete task, including exercising judgment to choose appropriate chemical and equipment for each task.
- 10% - Collects to remove trash and recycle waste inside and outside of the University buildings.
- 10% - Other duties as assigned.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email Tammy.Eltayb@drake.edu .
Salary and Benefits:
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.
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
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