Facility Maintainer II (Open to Internal Candidates Only)– 999831
- Facilities Planning & Management
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: Facility Maintainer II (Open to Internal Candidates Only)– 999831
Position Number: 999831
Unit/Department: Facilities Planning & Management
FTE: Full-time
Salary: $16.03/ hour
Department Summary:
Drake University's Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) department is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the university's physical environment. The team comprises professionals specializing in custodial services, utility management, groundskeeping, and building maintenance.
Job Summary:
This position is open to Internal Candidates Only. Under direct or indirect supervision of a department supervisor or Facility Maintainer I, performs a variety of cleaning activities designed to maintain the University in an orderly, sanitary, safe and attractive condition. May be assigned responsibility for a major building, or specified areas of several buildings. Work activities are scheduled and unscheduled in nature and are subject to frequent interruptions. Position requires a minimum of 1 year experience as a Facility Maintainer III and a past record of acceptable attendance and dependability. A valid Iowa Driver's License, good driving record and insurability by Drake University is required
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Work experience in a group of buildings or a vast complex.
-Past record of acceptable attendance and dependability.
-Ability to read and communicate in writing using the English language.
-Ability to follow instructions.
-Ability to consistently meet the department work schedule as designated.
-Capable of self-initiation of required duties of a general or specific nature.
-Ability to evaluate project needs independently to include routine daily schedules.
-Ability to train new employees.
-Valid Iowa Driver's License, good driving record and insurable by Drake University.
Job Duties:
- 100% - Vacuums, dust mops, damp and wet mop offices, classrooms, stairwells, student rooms, restrooms and hallways. Cleans and disinfects area by washing furnishings, tile, fixtures and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions, polish sinks, tubs, drinking fountains, toilets, mirrors and similar apparatus; spot wash walls, light switches and telephones; wash or clean windows and door glass, keeps all debris in area picked up. Recognize if problems are observed and report to FM I or Custodial Supervisor. Maintains supply inventory for designated areas, prepares supply requests and consumption or usage reports as directed. - (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
We ask that you complete the application online!
Review of Applications Begins: Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted 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.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
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. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
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 (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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