diff --git a/k8s/clockwork.yml b/k8s/clockwork.yml
index ba3c62a..54e8d0c 100644
--- a/k8s/clockwork.yml
+++ b/k8s/clockwork.yml
@@ -45,9 +45,11 @@ spec:
           requests:
             cpu: "10m"
             memory: "512Mi"
+            ephemeral-storage: "1Gi"
           limits:
             cpu: "650m"
             memory: "2Gi"
+            ephemeral-storage: "1Gi"
         args:
           - --config
           - /etc/iplant/de/clockwork.properties