Custodian Specialist (2nd shift)

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS is seeking a Custodian Specialist, Senior to maintain and repair custodial equipment, perform floor cleaning and finishing, and manage upholstery care across campus facilities.

You will operate scrubbing machines, buffers, and carpet extractors, troubleshoot equipment, order parts, and coordinate repairs to ensure safe, clean spaces for students and staff. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of custodial equipment repair experience.
• Ability to learn operation and care of custodial equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair custodial equipment such as vacuums and floor cleaners.
• Perform basic maintenance and order parts for repairs.
• Deliver floor cleaning, finishing, carpet and upholstery maintenance.
• Operate scrubbing machines, buffers and carpet extractors for floor care.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Ability to lift

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbing machines

Carpet extractors

Job description

Department: Facilities Services

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting at $15.34 plus $.60 per hour shift differential and commensurate with experience

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

Export Compliance Requirement:No export control requirement.

Job Story

When campus floors need expert care and cleaning equipment needs a skilled hand, our Custodian Specialist, Senior steps in to make it happen.

You’re the kind of person who takes pride in a gleaming hallway, a freshly waxed floor, and a vacuum that hums like new. You know your way around scrubbers, buffers, and carpet extractors, and when something breaks, you don’t just report it, you help fix it. You research parts and coordinate repairs to keep our custodial equipment running like a dream.

When disaster strikes, like a spill, a flood, or a mess that needs immediate attention, you’re the calm in the chaos, restoring order with precision and care. You handle specialty cleaning chemicals with confidence, maintain upholstery and furnishings, and ensure every space you touch is safe, clean, and welcoming. Because for you, it’s not just about cleaning, it’s about creating spaces people feel good walking into.

This position also comes with a robust benefits package (effective on your first day) and generous paid time off.

Job Summary

Performs specialized custodial services, such as maintenance and repair of custodial equipment, floor cleaning and finishing equipment, carpet and upholstery maintenance equipment.

Essential Functions

Maintains and performs minor repairs on custodial equipment, such as vacuums, floor and carpet cleaners, etc. Completes basic maintenance on floor care equipment. Researches sources and specifications to order parts for equipment repair and maintenance. Performs specialized custodial services such as floor cleaning and finishing, carpet and upholstery maintenance, cleaning building furnishings and/or procedures using specialty cleaning chemicals. Utilizes cleaning machinery such as scrubbers, buffers, and carpet extractors for floor care maintenance. Provides all floor care services including strip, wax, carpet cleaning and may provide disaster recovery for affected flooring. Cleans and services assigned areas in University buildings and maintains sufficient stock and supplies for the proper performance of these duties. Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in custodial equipment repair

Required License/Certifications/Training

• Valid Driver's License

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.

Physical Requirements

Ability to position self for inspection, construction or maintenance of equipment and/or buildings including 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 inspect work, materials, equipment, and/or supplies and identify any errors, needs, and/or determining factors. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to drive state vehicle. Ability to remove snow and ice from designated areas. Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/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.