Custodian, Special Events and Projects

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS is seeking a Custodian of Special Events and Projects to help keep the campus clean, safe, and ready for athletic games and campus-wide celebrations. This dynamic role 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 contributes to campus projects such as floor refinishing, carpet extraction, deep

Qualifications

• Experience operating janitorial and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work with others and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Willingness to perform a variety of routine cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist university special events by providing support before, during and after events.
• Sweep, mop, buff floors and vacuum rugs and carpets as needed.
• Support floor care including restoring, maintaining, and refinishing floors.
• Wash windows, walls, and other assigned areas.
• Clean restrooms, offices, and replenish supplies.
• Maintain stock and supplies for the proper performance of duties.
• Shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas.

Skills

Operate cleaning equipment

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Follow instructions

Clean routines

Education

None

Job description

Department:

Facilities Services

Campus Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Starting at $15.34 and commensurate withexperience

Work Schedule:

7:00 am - 3:30 pm Sunday, Wednesday -Saturday (days off are Monday & Tuesday);work is performedon-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement:

No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

The Custodian of Special Events and Projects plays a key role inkeeping the WSU campus clean, disinfected, and safe whilesupporting the energetic flow of athletic, community, and specialevents that bring the university to life. This dynamic positionadapts to shifting schedules, including weekends, evenings, andnontraditional hours, to ensure every event shines, from packedathletic games to campus wide celebrations. In addition to eventsupport, this role also contributes to important campus projectssuch as floor refinishing, carpet extraction, deep restroomsanitization, and seasonal maintenance tasks that keep facilitiesin top condition. The position also champions environmentallyconscious “green” cleaning practices, helping create healthierspaces for students, staff, and visitors. With a robust benefitspackage effective on day one, generous paid time off, and theopportunity to directly support WSU’s most memorable moments, thisrole offers both meaningful impact and rewarding flexibility.

Job Summary

Performs routine manual work in cleaning, servicing, and stockingsupplies in University buildings as well as routine manual workincluding set-up and support for University and athletic facilitiesspecial events and projects, excluding housing facilities.

Essential Functions

Assists University special events by providing support before,during and after events. Sweeps, mops, and buffs and sprays bufffloors 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 custodialspecial projects. Washes windows, walls, and other assigned areas.Picks up trash, empties garbage containers, and removes all trashto area for disposal. Cleans rest rooms, offices, and replenishessupplies. Maintains sufficient stock and supplies for the properperformance of assigned duties. Shovels and removes snow and icefrom designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways asrequired.

Required Education and Experience:

• None
• None

Required License/Certifications/Training:

• 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.

Additional Information:

PLEASE NOTE: The support of special events and campus projects willrequire shift changes, working weekends, odd shifts, and otherchanges to benefit the event schedule. You must be able to adjustyour schedule for special events and projects

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.