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Department: 3670060020 Fac Custodial Services

Job no: 517164

Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Worksite: On-site requirement

Categories: Custodial

Pay Grade: 06A

About This Role:

Facilities Custodial Services is searching for a dynamic leader to fill the position of Facilities Custodial Supervisor. This position mentors' staff and manages the workflow and needs of a custodial team in an assigned area of campus. You will be responsible for providing a clean and healthy environment for faculty, staff, and students by utilizing your knowledge of proper custodial procedures and effectively communicating them to others. This individual will also contribute to the development, implementation, and coordination of training programs for custodial specialists.

Duties will include:

• Develop and write schedules for frequency, quality, and quantity of custodial tasks to ensure the proper performance of custodial work.


• Exhibit leadership to faculty, staff, students, visitors, coworkers, and employees by projecting a professional image.


• Provide an environment which promotes harmonious relationships with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.


• Contribute to the development and training progress of Custodial Specialists


• Screen and interview prospective employees to fill empty positions.


• Inspect and document work in progress to achieve established standards of cleanliness.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience.


• Valid driver's license upon employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of custodial experience in building, industrial, or institutional custodial work.


• Prefer 18 months experience being in a supervisory capacity and experience in scheduling and assigning subordinates.


• Prefer knowledge of principles of inventory control and of the principles and techniques of supervision.


• Prefer ability to organize and clearly express information in concise written form; assign and supervise the work of subordinates and to train and instruct employees in cleaning and other housekeeping duties; and to maintain and organize filing and record keeping systems.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.


• Prefer 18 months experience being in a supervisory capacity and experience in scheduling and assigning subordinates.


• Prefer knowledge of principles of inventory control and of the principles and techniques of supervision.


• Prefer ability to organize and clearly express information in concise written form; assign and supervise the work of subordinates and to train and instruct employees in cleaning and other housekeeping duties; and to maintain and organize filing and record keeping systems.


• Valid driver's license upon employment.


• Completion of KSU Introduction to Supervision training within the probationary period required.


• Work requires moderate physical exertion to complete custodial tasks including transporting items weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on a repetitive basis, daily.


• Must be able to work in varying climatic conditions and work with a variety of cleaning chemicals.


• Daily: Computer, Telephone, Two-way radio.


• Weekly: State Vehicle, Sweepers, Vacuums, Scrubbers, Buffers, Carpet Cleaner.


• Subject to on-call, standby and inclement weather response. This position is considered essential.


• Responsible to know, understand, and follow safety guidelines in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, to include K-State and Facilities policies and procedures.


• Responsible to comply with the safe work practices identified in the departmental Job Hazard Analysis, Personal Protective Equipment Assessment and Departmental Safety Orientation Acknowledgment form.


• Responsible for the implementation of safety regulations, guidelines and work practices to prevent injury to yourself and other.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Online application


2. Resume

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$16.04 - $20.04 hour plus .40 per hour shift differential for qualifying work shifts

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

Advertised: Apr 16, 2024 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled