Custodian - Special Events & Projects

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS seeks a Custodian of Special Events and Projects to keep campus clean, disinfected, and safe while supporting athletic, community, and campus events. The role adapts to weekend or evening schedules and performs floor care, deep cleaning, and event setup.

On-site position with a robust benefits package and opportunities to contribute to important campus projects and green cleaning initiatives.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.

Responsibilities

• Provides event support before, during and after events.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs floors and vacuums carpets in assigned areas.
• Maintains floor care including restoration, maintenance, and refinishing.
• Cleans windows, walls, and other surfaces.
• Picks up trash and disposes of waste.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Maintains stock for assigned duties.
• Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Lifting heavy objects

Following instructions

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbing machines

Polishing machines

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13674705

• Department: Facilities Services
• Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
• Hire Type: Full Time
• Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Sunday, Wednesday - Saturday (days off are Monday & Tuesday); work is performed on-site and in person.

• Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Custodian 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 WSUs 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.

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.
• Maintains sufficient stock and supplies for the proper performance of assigned duties.
• Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.

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 and others.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to understand and follow explicit instructions, both in oral

and written form.

• Ability and willingness to perform any of a variety of routine

cleaning tasks.

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE: The support of special events and campus projects will require shift changes, working weekends, odd shifts, and other changes to benefit the event schedule. You must be able to adjust your schedule for special events and projects.

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 remove snow and ice from designated areas. Ability to ascend and descend ladders an /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.