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Custodial Specialist

Kansas State University
United States, Kansas, Salina
Jun 23, 2025
About This Role

Kansas State University Salina is seeking an experienced Custodial Specialist to become a member of the Facilities team. This individual will directly contribute to the continued support of a clean environment in the campus buildings through their knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations as well as commercial equipment.

This position is scheduled 5:30am-2:00pm Monday through Friday and is eligible for a $.60 shift differential.


About Us

Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus is located in Salina, Kansas - a town of approximately 50,000 in close proximity to two major highways, and 65 miles west of K-State's main campus in Manhattan. The Salina campus is centered around the student experience emphasizing innovative learning, real-world experiences and industry connections. We are a tight-knit family with a small college feel and the resources of a Big 12 university.

K-State was named one of America's Best-in-State Employers (Forbes, 2019). Beyond offering an unmatched sense of community K-State provides employees with a variety of benefits, including health care, retirement options, discounted event tickets and much more.


Worksite Option

This position is on-site.


What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:



  • None


Preferred Qualifications:



  • One Year experience in completion of industrial/commercial type cleaning.
  • Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations, and the operation, use, and care of vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
  • Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces, and the ability to read and follow instructions.


Other Requirements:



  • Valid driver's license required upon employment.
  • Work requires considerable physical exertion to transport equipment and supplies associated with custodial work, weighing 50 pounds or more, unassisted, on a repetitive basis throughout the completion of assigned tasks.
  • This position is considered essential for inclement weather and other campus emergencies.


Sponsorship eligibility:

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


How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:



  1. Resume
  2. Names and Contact Information for three current, professional references


Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.


Anticipated Hiring Pay Rate

$15.00 per hour (plus $.60 per hour shift differential)

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