Custodial Specialist

Come work with us! Join our dynamic team as a full-time custodial specialist in a residence hall dining center. Be part of the excitement of serving student residents and guests as you maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility, completing cleaning tasks and training others in the execution of cleaning and ware washing. Early or late shifts available. The work schedule is for a full 40 hours per week and includes a generous benefits package. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day.

Duties include:

• Cleans food preparation areas, serving lines, dining rooms, hallways, stairwells, restrooms, entrances and exits, storeroom, vegetable preparation area, and docks. This includes sweeping, wet mopping, waxing, and buffing floors; removing snow and ice from entrances; emptying trash; general dusting and cleaning.
• Operates and cleans equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts by following established procedures.
• Trains and directs student employees in the execution of cleaning tasks and ware washing and in the care and maintenance of equipment used.
• Cleans and sanitizes tableware, trays, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment used in meal preparation and service to ensure that safe food is served.
• Performs other duties to include assisting with store keeping and inventory functions as needed.
• Maintains security of the dining center facility by following established guidelines.

Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. A great team to be part of!

The duties of this position must be performed on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year custodial experience
• Knowledge of large scale food operation including sanitation procedures, equipment and methods used in custodial work
• Knowledge of food service regulations of the state, city and department
• Ability to demonstrate and train others in proper cleaning and sanitation procedures and operation of equipment, tools, and other materials used in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility
• Trustworthiness and dependability at a level to ensure the security of building
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Additional Role Information:

• Food Safety Training - complete within 6 months of employment
• Bloodborne pathogens training - complete upon employment
• Ability to work scheduled work shifts include rotating week-end shifts

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

• Please submit the online application.

Applications close on: December 15, 2025

$15.00 per hour