Full-Time Campus Custodian: Clean, Safe & Healthy Spaces

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY seeks a full-time custodian to provide a clean, healthy and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. You will perform routine cleaning, maintain supplies and operate standard cleaning equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The role requires the ability to follow instructions, work independently or with a team, and lift up to 50 pounds. Prior housekeeping experience or a HS diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• General cleaning knowledge and safety practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Locks doors after cleaning areas.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors.
• Vacuums, dusts, and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings. Sanitizes and disinfects bathroom.
• Restocks paper and soap supplies.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal locations.
• Inspects physical condition of assigned areas; submits requests to appropriate personnel regarding repairs, replacements, furnishings and relocation of equipment.
• Requests cleaning materials and supplies from designated areas; mixes cleaning solutions according to specifications, loads and transports service cart with required materials and supplies to designated work areas.
• Operates standard cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers and mops.
• Event Staffing.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.

Skills

Cleaning practices knowledge

Time management

Reading safety rules

Professional communication

Teamwork / independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY seeks a full-time custodian to provide a clean, healthy and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. You will perform routine cleaning, maintain supplies and operate standard cleaning equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The role requires the ability to follow instructions, work independently or with a team, and lift up to 50 pounds. Prior housekeeping experience or a HS diploma is preferred.