Custodial Specialist Senior

Kansas State University seeks an energetic, dependable Custodial Specialist Senior to help us fulfill our mission of learning, scholarship, creative endeavor, and research by creating and maintaining an environment which contributes to the health ...

  • 520057
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Fac Custodial Services
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Jun 11 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

Kansas State University seeks an energetic, dependable Custodial Specialist Senior to help us fulfill our mission of learning, scholarship, creative endeavor, and research by creating and maintaining an environment which contributes to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position plays an integral role in maintaining and sustaining university structural assets. This position is responsible for first impressions, thus playing an important role in student & faculty recruitment and retention. This position performs a variety of custodial functions to include cleaning, operating & programing robotic equipment, disinfecting, minor equipment repair and preventative maintenance. It will be required to utilize a broad array of chemicals and operate a variety of power equipment in maintenance of floors and other duties. The position will also perform a variety of miscellaneous tasks as assigned by leadership and must be able to work with minimal supervision. This position requires the ability to frequently interact effectively with university students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Direct supervision is from the Custodial Services Supervisor. Hours are 5:00 a.m. – 1:30, with occasional call back for emergencies.

About Us

The Division of Facilities is an action-oriented service organization within the K-State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals — all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many.

We wholeheartedly embrace the K-State traditions of excellence, integrity and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K-State's visionary goal to become a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to operate a wide variety of commercial janitorial equipment and understand/follow explicit instructions, both oral and written form.

Other Requirements:

  • Could be called into work in emergency situations including but not limited to inclement weather, flooding caused by weather, accidents or infrastructure failure and recovery from other catastrophic events (tornado, fire, blood, etc.).
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
  • All candidates must be 18 years of age.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  1. Application
  2. Resume

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.00-17.78 per hour + .60 Shift Differential

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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.

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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