Custodian

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

27856BR

Law Enforcement Training Ctr


Position Overview

KLETC OVERVIEW:
Hutchinson Campus
The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories. 

The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).    A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas.  KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 62 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year. 

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the maintenance manager, performs routine custodial work on the KLETC campus.


Job Description

25%- Private Living Areas:
Cleans student rooms weekly or as directed, following established procedures and schedule.  Launders linens, and prepares beds with new linens and blankets, cleaning and replacing mattresses as directed. Moves and/or arranges furniture to the standard floor plan.

20% - Entrances, exteriors, elevators, etc:
Cleans a variety of resilient surfaces in public areas. Washes windows and rails as needed and per assigned schedules. Cleans fire extinguisher and first aid cases and reports damaged and/or missing equipment to supervisor.  Assists with snow and ice removal.  Locks and/or unlocks building doors-exterior and interior as directed and/or scheduled.  Provides appropriate facility access to students remaining on campus after hours. 

20% - Restroom Facilities:
Cleans/sanitizes restroom fixtures including toilets, lavatories, floors, mirrors, counter tops, tile walls, partitions, showers, and hardware per assigned schedule and established procedure. Empties waste receptacles and replenishes consumable supplies. Cleans restrooms per established schedule while following standard procedures and safety precautions.

20% - Common Areas, Offices and Classrooms:
Vacuums, bonnets, and extracts carpeted floors and upholstered chairs using semi-automatic equipment. Uses specialized tools and equipment to clean hard surface floors using pail/chemical method and semi-automatic scrubbers that require skills and experience for proper and safe operation. Cleans public areas, offices and classrooms per established schedule while following standard procedures and safety precautions. 

15% - Other duties as assigned.


Position Requirements

  • Valid Kansas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Must be able to work on ladders.
  • Physical strength sufficient to stand the strain of working long hours at custodial tasks.
  • Ability to work under a variety of extremes of temperature and weather, both inside and outdoors.
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

    • Required Qualifications

    None Required


    Preferred Qualifications

  • Applied knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations.
  • Custodial experience in large residential or commercial buildings.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the operation, use, and care of vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
  • Advanced training in custodial and high-volume cleaning operations.
  • Experience interacting with customers and/or the public

    • Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment.
    Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application.

    Application review begins Tuesday, May 21st and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. 


    Advertised Salary Range

    $34,181


    Application Review Begins

    21-May-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    17-Jun-2024


    Primary Campus

    Kansas Law Enforcement Trn Ctr


    Employee Class

    B-University Support Staff


    Work Schedule

    Wednesday to Saturday/6 p.m. to 5 a.m.


    Shift Differential

    40 cents


    Job Family

    Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL


    Conditions of Employment

    Contingent on Funding


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.


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