Night Custodial Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Lawrence, KS, Salary Range: $18.00, Position Summary:

The Night Custodial Specialist is responsible for performing cleaning of interior facilities spaces within assigned areas of Kansas Athletics properties.  This position is responsible for ensuring Kansas Athletics facilities are kept neat and clean at all times. Student-Athletes, Coaches, staff, fans, and guests value an environment that is safe, clean, attractive and pleasant. This position may also support cleaning during athletic competitions in various Kansas Athletics facilities and other events as directed by the Custodial Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

Performs daily cleaning and custodial work assignments including but not limited to offices, conference rooms, locker rooms, restrooms, operations areas, sports medicine areas, equipment services areas, storage areas, hallways and corridors, entrances and stairs, donor hospitality spaces, and other spaces as assigned
Ability to work independently and with a team
Monitor inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and make supply and equipment recommendations to the Custodial Supervisor
Perform repairs and maintain various types of interior maintenance and custodial equipment, as needed
Operate multiple types of equipment, machines, and vehicles consistent with employee’s valid certifications and licenses, including but not limited to foor machines, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, reel cleaners, hand tools and other custodial related equipment
Assist in practice, athletics event and special event, cleanup, maintenance, and assist in the coordination of event cleanup groups
Work assigned events performing such duties as stocking bathrooms, keeping facilities clean, dumping trash and setting up special arrangements as requested for each event
Performs other tasks as assigned by the Assistant AD - Facilities or their designee

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office environment, sport and athletic facilities, and outside at KAI related events, including inclement weather. This job requires flexibility and adaptability in schedule and the ability to perform job related duties on short notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 25 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; and working in all weather conditions.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position for local Kansas Athletic Facilities and continuing education or training opportunities.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will vary based on the needs of the sports programs and as job duties demand. Early morning, evening and weekend work is sometimes required. Normal shift time will be scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to 11:59pm (midnight).  Shifts will adjust based on scheduled KAI-sponsored events and contracted third party outside events.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Custodial Specialist (Night) Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
Ability to safely operate multiple types of machinery and equipment, including but not limited to, walk behind and riding floor scrubbers, vacuums, reel machines and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to lift to 25 pounds on a regular basis and over an extended period of time
Knowledge of and ability to use and determine the appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals according to manufacturer’s recommendations and standard usage
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, or twist for long periods of time
Ability and willingness to work the night shift time of 4:00pm to 11:59pm (Midnight), weekends, and holidays as related and needed for scheduled Kansas Athletics events

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid state issued driver’s license;
A minimum one years of experience in janitorial or custodial services;
Previous janitorial experience in an intercollegiate athletic facility maintenance, custodial service, or campus trade groups.