The Office of Housing and Residence Life, within the Division of Student Affairs, provides housing for 2,400 residents offering students an on-campus urban living experience. We create living environments designed to foster educational success and personal growth through social and academic programs, events, and numerous leadership opportunities. On-campus housing communities create a sense of belonging and fellowship that comes with living on-campus among a community of peers. Housing and Residence Life also serves a wide range of campus and community partners through summer conferences and guest housing that directly impact employer recruitment efforts across the city and support engagement and college prep efforts to support student success and recruitment.
Successful candidates must embody the values of the IUI Division of Student Affairs: diversity, student-centeredness, learning, collaboration, community, integrity, and excellence. IUI, the Division of Student Affairs, and Housing and Residence Life are committed to diversity among our students, staff, and faculty and value the educational benefits flowing from such diversity.
Job Summary
Provides structure and oversight for entry-level employees.
Prioritizes work assignments within a given routine and assigns tasks.
Participates in performing custodial duties.
Monitors work for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure compliance with departmental sanitation standards.
Manages and controls equipment and chemicals assigned to a given routine.
Maintains and orders supplies.
Inspects assigned areas and equipment to ensure that the quality of care is consistent with departmental standards.
Reports staff concerns, areas of deficiency, and any need for building maintenance to the shift supervisor for appropriate action.
Trains new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment, products, departmental policies, and standards. May review and approve timesheets.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with 1 year of custodial experience and demonstrated leadership skills OR
General knowledge at the high school level with 2 years of experience at the foundational custodian level and demonstrated leadership skills
SKILLS
Required
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Knowledge of effective leadership techniques
Ability to lead people and processes
Knowledge of general cleaning procedures and equipment
Ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials
Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to use a computer
Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family: Custodial
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