Custodial Specialist (Jardine Apts.)

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a dedicated custodial worker to join our Housing and Dining Services team, providing cleaning services for Jardine Apartments and on-campus facilities. The role emphasizes safe, sanitized, and welcoming spaces for students, faculty, staff and guests, with a regular schedule Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. Responsibilities include heavy cleaning in vacant areas, upkeep of surroundings, simple repairs, and operating equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• No minimum requirements.
• Some training or certifications may be required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs heavy cleaning in vacant apartments, administrative areas, and classrooms.
• Maintains surroundings by removing litter, cleaning stairs, handrails, sidewalks and commons areas.
• Provides hotel-type housekeeping services for conference groups and guests.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and stores equipment securely.

Skills

Custodial experience

Cleaning equipment

Communication skills

Basic repair skills

Job description

About This Role

Join a cleaning team that provides services to Jardine Apartments, an on-campus community offering more than 800 apartments. The team provides inviting spaces to students, faculty, staff and guests by ensuring that facilities are clean, sanitized, tidy, safe, and welcoming 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 apartments, administrative areas, and classrooms.
• 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 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 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• No minimum requirements
• Various training and/or certification may be required
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Custodial experience and knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in custodial work and their use of application.
• Ability to make basic repairs, perform basic maintenance tasks.

Application Window

Applications close on: October 16, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.00 per hour