Custodial Specialist

This position is part of a cleaning team that provides services to Jardine Apartments. The team ensures that facilities are clean, sanitized, tidy, and appealing for residents and guests. During certain times of the year, the team is responsible...

  • 518395
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Department of Housing & Dining
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Oct 16 2024
  • On-site

 

About This Role:

This position is part of the Housing and Dining Services Jardine Apartments  cleaning team. This team provides inviting spaces to students, faculty, staff and guests by ensuring that facilities are clean, sanitized, tidy, safe, and appealing for residents and guests.  Regular work hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Duties include:

  • Performs heavy industrial “ceiling to floor” cleaning in vacant Jardine Apartments, administrative areas, and classroom. 
  • Maintains attractive surroundings by picking up litter and debris, cleaning outdoor stairwells, handrails, landings, sidewalks and commons areas. Removes snow, spreads salt and sand stairs and sidewalks.
  • Provides hotel type housekeeping services for conference groups and other guests residing or staying in departmental facilities. 
  • Makes minor repairs to equipment and stores equipment securely and properly.

About Us:

Housing and Dining Services is a large, self-operated auxiliary department serving more than 5,000 students that call the K-State campus home.  This "home away from home" meets more than the basic needs of students living with us — we provide affordable, safe and engaging accommodations and services for our residents, while finding unique ways to support them in their academic pursuits. 

You can help make our residents and visitors feel welcome and comfortable!

Worksite Options:

Work is performed on-site.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Custodial experience
  • Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning equipment
  • Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in custodial work
  • Ability to make basic repairs, perform basic maintenance tasks

Other Requirements:

  • Valid drivers’ license upon employment
  • Bloodborne pathogens training to be completed upon employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the on-line application.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$15.00 per hour

 

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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