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Custodial Specialist

State of Kansas
Sedgwick, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025 CLOSED ON 1/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Specialist position at State of Kansas?

Agency Information:


Adjutant Generals Department

184th Civil Engineering Squadron

Wichita, KS

About the Position


Who can apply: Qualified applicants over the age of 18


Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified


Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time


Regular/Temporary: Regular


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.


Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes


Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes


Compensation: $16.18 per hour.

  • Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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 (designated by the Governor annually)


Fitness Centers in select locations


Employee discounts with the STAR Program


Retirement and deferred compensation programs


Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

  • Sweeps/vacuums/mops/scrubs ceramic and vinyl tile, wood, carpeted floors, stairways, landings, and vestibules. Sweeping will be accomplished by bristle floor broom and/or sweeping dust mop. The use of powered equipment (e.g. vacuums, tile and grout scrubbers, carpet cleaners) will be frequent and as needed. Thoroughly and completely sweeps areas prior to damp mopping. Using clean water and a cotton linen yarn mop removes dirt and stains where needed. Often a small amount of detergent or stain remover is needed to remove stubborn areas. Cleans mops and equipment after each use and prior to storage. Stripping of floors will be done as needed. Wax build-up on base cove or near edges will be stripped on an as needed basis. Spray buffing or the high-speed buffer system will be used as needed. Uses either manual or machine method of scrubbing to thoroughly clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, bathroom floors, shower stalls, and locker rooms. The removal of all rubber heel marks, streaks, soiling and embedded dirt from all floors will be accomplished. Clean walls, wainscots, doors, door frames, and trim when necessary to remove small spot areas of dirt, grease stains or friction marks. Performs spot cleaning operation on floors, carpets and mats as required. Annual review by Supervisor.

  • Clean sinks and drinking fountains with detergent solution and wipes counter tops and hardware clean daily. Thoroughly clean toilets and urinals with all-purpose synthetic cleaning solution and mop or brush to remove all deposits, corrosion and encrustation. Wash seat (top and bottom) with detergent solution and wipe outside of toilet bowls, seats, tanks, floors, stall partitions/doors and similar fixtures daily. Replenish deodorants and disinfectants in urinals as necessary. Clean seats/benches, floors and walls of showers and shower rooms as required. Remove dust from all personnel lockers in rest rooms as needed. Check and refill paper towel, toilet tissue, soap dispensers, and hand sanitizers as needed. Ensure adequate supply of materials is available and do not permit dispensers to become empty. Cleans dispensers with a mild soap detergent and follow by a damp wiping with a clean cloth. Inform Work Control of any clogged or slow drains and toilets. Ensure bathroom floor drain "P" traps have water in them. Report discrepancies beyond capabilities of incumbent to Production Control for corrective action. Annual review by Supervisor.

  • Uses dust cloth/vacuum cleaner with attachment to remove dust from wall hangings, thermostats, over windows, doors, and pendant type area lighting, and air supply and return grilles in all squadron Commander's offices including file cabinets, tables, and desks, office partitions, and similar equipment. Remove dust from both sides of venetian blinds, where applicable. Remove all trash and paper from building bathrooms, break rooms, squadron Commander's areas. Maintain waste receptacles in a clean and sanitary condition, free of dirt, streaks and odors by washing or use of disposable trash can liners. Annual review by Supervisor.

  • Cleans glass, including mirrors, doors, glass cabinets, glass entrances/exits and partitions using a mild glass cleaning solution. Glass cleaner must be used in strict accordance with cleaner manufacturer's instructions.

  • Uses personal protective equipment (PPE). Comply with safety and health directives. Reviews all product SDSs for all hazardous solutions used. Reports work-related personal injuries and property damage to Supervisor and/or Work Control immediately.

CONTACTS: Meets with Civil Engineering customers on a routine basis when performing cleaning duties. Incumbent is expected to appropriately always represent CE to all customers. This requires the projection of a professional and cooperative image, the ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of people including co-workers. The incumbent must present a positive image to the customer that excludes any negative behaviors.

Qualifications

  • Education:

High School diploma or GED.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years' experience in building custodial work and minor maintenance/repair. Successful completion of a vocational trade school may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to develop effective working relationships with wide variety of people. May be required to return to work or work additional hours on occasion, overtime.

Requirements:

  • Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required. May be required to return to work or work additional hours on occasion, overtime (FLSA as defined by K.A.R applies). Must be able to acquire a Confidential Clearance (CAC ID Only) through a favorable report from National Agency Check and a KBI background investigation report.

Recruiter Contact Information


Name: Angelina Farias

Email:

Phone:

Mailing Address:

State Office of Human Resources

2722 SW Topeka Blvd

Topeka, KS 66611

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How to Claim Veterans Preference


Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.


Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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