Custodian

Employment Benefits

: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The KBI is accepting applications to fill a Custodian Position in our Forensic Science Center. As a Custodian you will perform a variety of tasks to maintain a clean and safe laboratory facility in the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Forensic Science Center on the Washburn University Campus.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Use chemicals, cleaning supplies and equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications comply with KBI policies and procedures on safety and chemical hygiene. Set up rooms according to written instructions, move furniture, and replace furniture at completion of events. Polish terrazzo floors using the proper cleaning material and equipment. Cleaning windows, both interior and exterior on established schedules. Dust furniture, clean woodwork, sweep, mop, dust mop; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish toiletry supplies, maintain sinks and toilets as needed.  Clean offices: vacuum carpet, remove trash, clean lighting fixtures, replace light bulbs, empty trash and recycle bins according to established schedules. Maintain security of the building to include unlocking and locking doors. Respond immediately to requests to clean up spills and emergencies related to weather or building systems. Performs all additional duties as required by the KBI Facility Manager.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors and other customers both in written form and verbal.  Able to utilize equipment to lift, move and maneuver materials and equipment in excess of 50 pounds or more without assistance and items greater than 100 pounds with assistance. Work from ladders or hydraulic lift platforms as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Prior utility and custodial work experience is preferred. Prior work experience in a hospital, laboratory setting or academic building is preferred.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment process to include a polygraph examination, fingerprint based records check, and comprehensive background investigation, including reference check of past and present employers. The pre-employment process will be waived for current KBI personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements

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