Student - Custodian Full-time Summer Seasonal/Temporary

Newman University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking dedicated students for full-time summer custodial positions. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including cleaning, floor maintenance, and painting, all aimed at maintaining a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of cleaning techniques and demonstrate reliability and flexibility. Join a supportive community that values education and personal growth while contributing to the upkeep of a vibrant campus. This is a great opportunity to gain experience while making a positive impact on the university environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Basic understanding of cleaning techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Daily custodial cleaning and trash removal in various areas.
• Floor maintenance including waxing and vacuuming.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Reliability

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Current/Recent Newman University student

Tools

Basic household cleaning equipment

Job description

Student - Custodian Full-time Summer Seasonal/Temporary

Housekeeping - Wichita, KS - Seasonal

The Housekeeping Department has several student position openings for summer, full-time employment.

Responsibilities:

• 30% painting/moving furniture – daily – paint walls both interior and exterior as needed. No ladder work, ground level only. Pouring, stirring, mixing carrying paint. Clean up paint spills.
• 30% floor maintenance – daily – Waxing hard floors and hallways, vacuuming room carpets, sweeping hallways, gym floors, bleachers, dorm room floors, etc. Mopping hard floors.
• 40% custodial cleaning and trash removal – daily – clean all restrooms, lobbies, public areas, student rooms, etc. according to established daily practices which include floor scrubbing and mopping, trash removal, stocking paper supplies, surface cleaning and dusting, glass cleaning, sink & toilet bowl sanitation, polishing, etc.

Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be a current/recently graduated Newman University student.
• Applicants must be flexible and reliable.
• Must have a basic understanding of cleaning techniques.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties in a reasonable amount of time and with an acceptable degree of quality.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Showing initiative is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Special Skills:

• Must be able to operate basic household cleaning equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to paint standard size walls.
• Walking, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, kneeling is required.
• Must be able to stand for 2-to-3-hour intervals.
• Must be able to lift 30 – 35 pounds three/four times per hour.

Beginning and ending dates:May through August

Number of positions available: 10

Number of hours per week: 40 required

Days and times:Monday – Friday, 7 am to 4 pm (may vary), some weekends.

Position pays $10 per hour.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at [phone], ext. 2202 or email [e-mail] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.