Custodian - 2nd Shift

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

Paid time off

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS is seeking a Custodian to keep campus spaces clean, safe, and well‑maintained. This full‑time, on‑site position operates 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday, supporting classrooms, offices and common areas.

Starting pay is $15.33 per hour plus a $0.60 per hour shift differential, with benefits beginning on Day One. Join a team that values reliability, attention to detail, and pride in a welcoming campus.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn operation and care of equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow workers and others.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to understand and follow explicit instructions, both oral and written.
• Ability and willingness to perform any routine cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service assigned areas in University buildings.
• Sweep, mop, buff floors and vacuum carpets as needed.
• Clean restrooms, offices and replenish supplies.
• Wash windows, walls and other areas; remove trash.
• Shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas.

Skills

Learn equipment operation

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Follow instructions

Routine cleaning

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbing machines

Polishing machines

Job description

Department: Facilities Services

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting at $15.33 per hour; plus $.60 per hour shiftdifferential, commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Monday - Friday; work isperformed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

Join Our Team as a Custodian – Be the Hero of Clean Spaces!

Are you ready to make a real difference every day? As a Custodian,you’ll be the champion of cleanliness and comfort, ensuring ourspaces shine and sparkle for everyone who walks through the door.

From keeping areas spotless to stocking essentials, you’ll play akey role in creating an environment people love.

You’ll also get hands‑on with some cool equipment and embrace “Green” cleaning practices, because we care about healthierworkplaces and a healthier planet.

And here’s the best part: your benefits kick in on Day One! Plus,enjoy generous paid time off so you can recharge and live your bestlife outside of work.

If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to take pride inyour work, this is your chance to join a team that values you andthe difference you make every single day.

and help us keep our university clean, one space at a time!

Job Summary

Performs routine manual work in cleaning, servicing, and stockingsupplies in University buildings.

Essential Functions

Cleans and services assigned areas in University buildings andmaintains sufficient stock and supplies for the proper performanceof these duties. Sweeps, mops, and buffs and sprays buff floors andvacuums rugs and carpets in assigned area as needed. Cleans restrooms, offices, and replenishes supplies. Washes windows, walls,and other assigned areas. Picks up trash, empties garbagecontainers, and removes all trash to area for disposal. Shovels andremoves snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalksand entryways as required.

Required Education and Experience

• None
• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn the operation and care of equipment,including, but not limited to: vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines,polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow workers andothers.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to understand and follow explicit instructions, both inoral and written form.
• Ability and willingness to perform any of a variety of routinecleaning tasks.

Physical Requirements

Ability to position self to clean designated areas, equipment anditems. This includes but is not limited to the ability to clean inconfined, elevated, and loud noise spaces. Ability to use tools,equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includesdexterity in instrument manipulation. Ability to move, transport,and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to removesnow and ice from designated areas. Ability to ascend and descendladders and/or stairs.

Additional Physical Requirement

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