Custodial Lead, Special Events and Projects (2nd shift)

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a Custodial Lead of Special Events and Projects to keep campus facilities clean, disinfected, and safe while supporting athletic, community, and university events on a flexible schedule. The role emphasizes floor care, deep cleaning, and environmentally conscious practices in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include supervising custodial staff, coordinating with leadership, assisting with payroll and budgets, and performing event-related cleaning and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of custodial experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead custodial tasks for special events and projects.
• Provide setup and support before, during, and after events.
• Supervise custodial staff and coordinate with leadership.
• Maintain inventory and ensure quality of service.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Facilities Services

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting at $17.73 and commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sunday - Tuesday & Friday - Saturday (days off are Wednesday & Thursday); work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement:No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Custodial Lead of Special Events and Projects plays a key role in keeping the WSU campus clean, disinfected, and safe while supporting the energetic flow of athletic, community, and special events that bring the university to life. This dynamic position adapts to shifting schedules, including weekends, evenings, and nontraditional hours, to ensure every event shines, from packed athletic games to campus wide celebrations. In addition to event support, this role also contributes to important campus projects such as floor refinishing, carpet extraction, deep restroom sanitization, and seasonal maintenance tasks that keep facilities in top condition. The position also champions environmentally conscious “green” cleaning practices, helping create healthier spaces for students, staff, and visitors. With a robust benefits package effective on day one, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to directly support WSU’s most memorable moments, this role offers both meaningful impact and rewarding flexibility.

Job Summary

Performs routine manual work in cleaning, servicing, and stocking supplies in University buildings as well as routine manual work including set‑up and support for University and athletic facilities special events and projects, excluding housing facilities. Acts as a liaison between custodial staff and leadership to ensure service excellence.

Essential Functions

Assists University special events by providing support before, during and after events. Sweeps, mops, and buffs and sprays buff floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in assigned area as needed. Provides support for floor care, including restoring, maintaining, and refinishing floors of all types as well as other custodial special projects. Washes windows, walls, and other assigned areas. Picks up trash, empties garbage containers, and removes all trash to area for disposal. Cleans rest rooms, offices, and replenishes supplies. Performs regular inspections of all areas to determine need for services and/or quality of services performed. Communicates findings and recommendations to leadership. Maintains sufficient stock and supplies for the proper performance of assigned duties. Provides guidance and coaching to custodial staff as needed. Conducts service recovery efforts in response to questions and/or concerns from faculty, staff, students, and visitors according to the department's customer service protocols. Assists supervisor with payroll, scheduling, education of department staff, budget and other duties as assigned. Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in custodial work

Required License/Certifications/Training:

• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the materials, methods and practices used in housekeeping operations and operation, use care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, floor machines and other janitorial equipment; and the use of safe principles and safe techniques for Supervision.
• Familiarity with the principles of inventory control: sanitation and all practices and procedures.
• Ability to work and supervise effectively with fellow workers and others
• Ability to keep and maintain records.
• Ability to maintain and organize filing and record keeping systems, confidential information.
• Ability to supervise multiple custodial work units and various projects, work orders, and personnel.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to position self to clean designated areas, equipment and items. This includes but is not limited to the ability to clean in confined, elevated, and loud noise spaces. Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to inspect work, materials, equipment, and/or supplies and identify any errors, needs, and/or determining factors. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to drive state vehicle. Ability to remove snow and ice from designated areas. Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs.

Additional Physical Requirement:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move objects.