Custodial Specialist

Residential Life

Search 1752 - Posted April 15, 2024

Department of Residential Life at Emporia State University is seeking applicants for a Custodial Specialist positition. The Custodial Specialist position plays an integral role in the residence hall communities and the overall experience of residents. Ideal candidates should have the ability to efficiently clean and maintain spaces, provide excellent service to residents and guests, work independently, take initiative, and advance the Residential Life mission. Reporting to the Residential Life Custodial Supervisor, the Custodial Specialist position is a key member of a collaborative team within Residential Life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas. Steam clean, shampoo, and/or spot clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture as needed. Ensure that hallways, rooms, stairwells, restrooms, elevators, and other areas remain clean. Ensure the cleanliness of restrooms by sanitizing sinks, mirrors, doors, walls, and other features. (20%)
• Dust, polish, and sanitize mirrors, furniture, doors, door frames, walls, ceilings, vents, and window ledges. Refinish, strip, buff, and/or seal hard surface floors as requested. (20%)
• Manage the cleanliness of outdoor sidewalks, walkways, and entrance areas by removing leaves and other debris including snow and ice. (20%)
• Conduct regular maintenance and secondary repairs on custodial equipment. Inform supervisors of repairs that need to be conducted by members of the Maintenance team. Transport recycling and waste containers to disposal areas. (20%)
• Restock restroom supplies as necessary. Ensure that cleaning supplies are available and that buildings are secure during and after cleaning activities. Perform inspections on fire extinguishers, exit signs, and emergency lights, in locations where applicable. Conduct additional custodial tasks needed to keep facilities and other assigned areas sanitary. (20%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. 
• A valid state driver's license may be required if job duties require the use of motorized vehicles.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to lift, manipulate or otherwise negotiate up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Experience handling and using a wide variety of cleaning products and equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to safely clean bodily fluids and other waste
• Comfort working in a dormitory setting
• Standing or walking for 7 or more hours per shift
• Movements that require manual dexterity, trunk strength, wrist-finger movement
• Ability to respond positively and quickly to resident and guest needs
• Assist with deep summer cleaning of residence halls
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary:  $13.84 per hour
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
  

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Apply here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.