Department Summary:

We are in search of a capable and service-minded Individuals to assist In leading our team of amazing custodians (called Facility Maintainers at Drake). Drake University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan options and generous time off. Drake University also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees, their partners/spouses, and dependent children through our tuition waiver and tuition exchange programs.

Job Summary:

Mandatory to uphold and perform procedures, policies and work directives issued from Director, Manager and/or Supervisor. Also verify assigned Facility Maintainers are likewise following above requirements. Performs duties as a team member and maintains positive attitude when given assigned duties from upper management to accomplish positive results. Responsible for aiding in the overview of Custodial work in several major campus buildings or a complex as assigned. As assigned oversees daily work routine of other Facility Maintainers assigned work area. Communicates to Supervisor on matters regarding employee performance and discipline issues. Assist in rescheduling the assigned work force to cover absences in assigned work areas. Vacuums, dusts, damp and wet mop classrooms, stairwells, student operation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the custodial operations with the University or equivalent experience with supervisory qualifications
• An excellent performance end attendance record
• Proven track record of leadership capabilities
• Ability to read and communicate in writing using the English language.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to consistency meet the department work schedule es designated.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete Department training programs.
• Ability to work with chemical fluids used for cleaning, waxing and/or disinfecting.
• Capable of self-initiation of required duties of a general or specific nature.
• Ability to work under stress and around normal conditions that exist In a university setting.
• Working Conditions: Acceptable working conditions with some distraction due to occasional exposure to noise, dust, extreme temperatures, such as cold or heat or some other element present, making conditions less than desirable that are required by the job duties.
• Physical, emotional continuous standing/walking with frequent bending and intellectual frequent climbing of steps, ladders, and ability to work from Demands/personnel lilts
• Frequent twisting of torso with occasional stooping, squatting, crawling, and kneeling
• Requires good sense of balance and reaching at/above/below shoulder
• Normal range of sight, hearing, and speaking ability, and/or with accommodation to normal ranges. Must be able to differentiate various colors.
• Frequent lifting 25-50 pounds; occasional lifting of 51-70 pounds
• Frequent carrying 1-25 pounds; occasional carrying 26-70 pounds
• Dexterity of hand/wrist and requires simple and firm grasp of hand/wrist motion
• Ability to work under time constraints as well as the normal conditions existing in the Facility Services building maintenance setting
• Equipment Used: Vacuum. floor buffer, carpet extractor, mop, broom, cleaning equipment. ladders. and hand tools (e.g. pliers. screwdriver)

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have a valid Iowa Driver's license, good driving record and insurable by Drake

Job Duties:

• 50% - Assist in aiding in the overview of custodial work in several major campus buildings, performs duties team member and maintains positive attitude, communication with Manager and/or Supervisor.
• 25% - Vacuums, dusts, damp and wet mop classrooms. 
• 15% - Assist in rescheduling the assigned work force to cover absences in assigned work areas. 
• 5% - Assist in the delivery of supplies.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

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. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits