INTERNAL ONLY - Lead Custodian

at University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

33585BR

Job Title:

INTERNAL ONLY – Lead Custodian

Department:

Law Enforcement Training Ctr

Primary Campus:

Kansas Law Enforcement Trn Ctr

Job Description:

25% – General Custodial Services

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, classrooms, offices, common areas, fitness areas, entrances, elevators, and other assigned spaces. Duties include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning windows and surfaces, emptying waste containers, replenishing supplies, disinfecting fixtures and equipment, and arranging furniture. Performs work according to established cleaning procedures, chemical instructions, and safety requirements.

20% – Work Coordination, Scheduling, and Shift Coverage

Prepares and maintains the custodial staff schedule to ensure adequate coverage of campus buildings and student housing. Adjust assignments based on campus needs, absences, room turnover, special events, and changing priorities. Fills in for custodial staff on other shifts as needed, including working flexible hours. Helps coordinate daily assignments, monitors work quality, assists staff with resolving cleaning issues, and communicates concerns to the Facilities Manager. May assist with training workshops, performance monitoring, and work-order reporting.

20% – Student Housing and Room Turnover

Cleans and prepares student rooms and living areas for new occupants. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, furniture, closets, cabinets, walls, windows, blinds, light fixtures, and floor surfaces. Makes beds with clean linens, replaces room supplies, checks for damaged or missing items, and arranges furniture according to the approved room layout. Helps coordinate and complete room turnovers during high-volume periods.

15% – Floor Care and Special Custodial Projects

Leads and performs specialized floor-care work and custodial projects. Operates floor scrubbers, buffers, carpet extractors, and other custodial equipment. Scrubs, strips, waxes, burnishes, and maintains hard-surface floors. Cleans carpets and upholstered furniture. Ensures projects are completed correctly, safely, and according to established standards.

10% – Supplies, Chemicals, and Equipment

Maintains custodial inventory and monitors the use of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools, and equipment. Ensures custodial carts, storage rooms, and supply closets remain clean, organized, properly stocked, and secured. Tracks equipment and reports supply needs, damaged equipment, and repair needs to the Facilities Manager. Uses and stores chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and applicable safety requirements.

10% – Other Duties as Assigned

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :

33585BR

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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Contact Information to Applicants:

Barbara Harrison

bdharrison@kletc.org

Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Three years of custodial work that involves hands-on cleaning.

3. One year of custodial work that involves floor care, to include scrubbing, stripping, and waxing hard-surface floors.

Employee Class:

B-University Support Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

$23.32/hr

FTE:

1.0

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Custodial experience in large office or commercial buildings as evidenced by application materials

2. Advanced training in custodial and high-volume cleaning operations as evidenced by application materials.

3. Leadership experience and/or training as evidenced by application materials.

Position Overview:

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, 65 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.

Performs cleaning duties without leadership or training responsibilities. Performs hands-on cleaning but also helps ensure staff meet quality standards and assists in troubleshooting issues. Leads custodial projects and specialized floor care teams, ensuring proper execution. Maintains inventory, tracks equipment, and ensures proper storage of tools and chemicals. May assist supervisors in training workshops, work order reporting, and performance monitoring. High school diploma or GED and three years custodial work that involves hands on cleaning. One year of custodial work that involves floor care, to include scrubbing, stripping, and waxing hard surface floors.

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

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

31-Aug-2026

Anticipated Start Date:

13-Sep-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction:

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

+ Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.

+ Resume

+ List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins August 31, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified .

Union:

055

Job Family:

Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site

Position Requirements:

1. Ability to work flexible hours and fill other custodial shifts as needed.

2. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital budget;

3. Must be able to work on ladders.

4. Physical strength sufficient to stand the strain of working long hours at custodial tasks.

5. Ability to work under a variety of extremes of temperature and weather, both inside and outdoors.

6. Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.

7. Willingness and ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

8. Willingness and ability to report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.