Custodial Specialist (Dining Services)

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a full-time custodial specialist for their dining center. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, training student employees, and ensuring safety protocols in food sanitation. Ideal candidates will have custodial experience and strong communication skills. Interested individuals are required to submit their online application before the closing date of March 6, 2026. Pay rate is $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year custodial experience is preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills necessary.
• Ability to train others in cleaning and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in a residence hall dining center.
• Train and direct student employees in cleaning tasks.
• Ensure security of the dining center following guidelines.

Skills

Custodial experience

Knowledge of sanitation procedures

Effective communication skills

Trustworthiness and dependability

Job description

About This Role

Come work with us! Join our dynamic team as a full-time, late shift custodial specialist in a residence hall dining center. Be part of the excitement of serving student residents and guests as you maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility, completing cleaning tasks and training others in the execution of cleaning and ware washing. The work schedule is for a full 40 hours per week and includes a generous benefits package. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day.

• Cleans food preparation areas, serving lines, dining rooms, hallways, stairwells, restrooms, entrances and exits, storeroom, vegetable preparation area, and docks. This includes sweeping, wet mopping, waxing, and buffing floors; removing snow and ice from entrances; emptying trash; general dusting and cleaning.
• Operates and cleans equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts by following established procedures.
• Trains and directs student employees in the execution of cleaning tasks and ware washing and in the care and maintenance of equipment used.
• Cleans and sanitizes tableware, trays, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment used in meal preparation and service to ensure that safe food is served.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to assisting with storekeeping and inventory functions as needed.
• Maintains security of the dining center by following established guidelines for securing the facility.

About Us

Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. A great team to be part of!

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Preferred Qualifications

• One year custodial experience
• Knowledge of large scale food operation including sanitation procedures, equipment and methods used in custodial work
• Knowledge of food service regulations of the state, city and department
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate and train others in proper cleaning and sanitation procedures and operation of equipment, tools, and other materials used in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility
• Trustworthiness and dependability at a level to ensure the security of building

Additional Role Information

• Food Safety Training - complete within 6 months of employment
• Bloodborne pathogens training - complete upon employment

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 online application.

Application Window

Applications close on: March 6, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.00 per hour