Custodian - (4pm - 12:30am)

Facilities Services within KU Operations plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning, and research. KU Operations supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university’s academic and research missions.

About the Role

The Custodian Shift position involves performing routine custodial tasks in a designated area, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting restrooms. This role also requires stripping, waxing, and polishing floors and furniture, as well as collecting and removing trash.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Office, Classroom, and Facilities Maintenance:
  • Vacuums, bonnets, and extracts carpeted areas using appropriate equipment and chemicals.
  • Dust mops and wet mops tile floors, including stains and spots, using paid method and semi-automatic scrubbers.
  • Empties trash, with special care in research and lab areas; cleans containers and replaces liners.
  • Dusts furniture, blinds, and other surfaces; cleans glass, ledges, chalk, and dry marker boards.
  • Some work locations require attention to bio-hazards.
• 15% - Hallways, Stairways, Elevators, Entrances, and Exteriors:
  • Dust mops, scrubs, and burnishes resilient surfaces using specialized equipment.
  • Wet mops spots, stains, and floor mats; spot cleans walls, doors, carpets, jams, and kickplates.
  • Washes windows and rails; dusts and polishes surfaces.
  • Cleans fire extinguisher cases and reports damaged or missing equipment to the supervisor.
  • Cleans display cases, drinking fountains, furniture, and other fixtures.
  • Cleans exterior entrances daily, removing snow and ice when necessary.
  • Checks and maintains exterior areas, handicap access ramps, elevator cabs, and doors.
• 15% - Floor Maintenance:
  • Strips floors and performs chemical detergent scrubs in non-carpeted areas.
  • Burnishes tile floors, bonnets, and deep extracts carpeted areas.
  • Cleans and maintains specialty floors such as wood, cork, and quarry tile using automatic equipment.
  • Follows safety procedures to avoid injury to self, others, and equipment damage.
• 15% - Restroom/Shower Cleaning:
  • Cleans and disinfects sinks, stools, urinals, sanitary napkin receptacles, and trash containers.
  • Cleans and polishes fixtures; wet mops floors and dusts all surfaces.
  • Replaces soap and paper goods; cleans floor drains and adds water per schedule.
  • Scrubs walls and detergent scrubs floors with semi-automatic scrubbing equipment.
  • Acid cleans urinals and toilets following standard procedures and safety precautions.
• 5% - Supplies, Chemical, and Equipment Maintenance:
  • Cleans and performs minor maintenance on hand tools and mechanized equipment (e.g., burnishers, scrubbers, vacuums).
  • Reports equipment malfunctions or non-minor repairs to supervisor.
  • Remains knowledgeable about proper chemical use, mixing, and safety procedures.
• 5% - Other Related Work:
  • Locks and unlocks building doors; assists with special university events and emergencies.
  • Reports building repair needs and found items per established policy.
  • Raises and lowers flags in designated university buildings and areas.
  • Participates in training sessions, in-service classes, staff meetings, and committees as assigned.
  • Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.
• 5% - Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and/or kneel frequently.
• Ability to work on step ladders.
• Physical strength sufficient to stand the strain of working long hours at custodial tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work under a variety of extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations.
• Custodial experience in large residential or commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of and experience with the operation, use, and care of vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
• Advanced training in custodial and high-volume cleaning operations.
• Experience interacting with customers and/or the public.

Benefits

• Up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year.
• 96 hours of sick leave earned per year.
• Nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day.
• Retirement program.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Other benefit plan options.
• State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors.
• Tuition assistance: up to 12 credit hours per year for employees.
• Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities.
• Educational and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$18/hour + $0.40/hour shift differential.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 4:00 pm to 12:30 am.