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Montgomery County Maryland

Custodial Specialist

Montgomery County Maryland, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506

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About This Role Come work with us! Join our dynamic team as a full-time custodial specialist in a residence hall dining center. Be part of the excitement of serving student residents and guests as you maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility, completing cleaning tasks and training others in the execution of cleaning and ware washing. Early or late shifts available. The work schedule is for a full 40 hours per week and includes a generous benefits package. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day.

Duties include:

Cleans food preparation areas, serving lines, dining rooms, hallways, stairwells, restrooms, entrances and exits, storeroom, vegetable preparation area, and docks. This includes sweeping, wet mopping, waxing, and buffing floors; removing snow and ice from entrances; emptying trash; general dusting and cleaning.

Operates and cleans equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts by following established procedures.

Trains and directs student employees in the execution of cleaning tasks and ware washing and in the care and maintenance of equipment used.

Cleans and sanitizes tableware, trays, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment used in meal preparation and service to ensure that safe food is served.

Performs other duties to include assisting with store keeping and inventory functions as needed.

Maintains security of the dining center facility by following established guidelines.

About Us Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests.

The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food . A great team to be part of!

Worksite Description The duties of this position must be performed on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed Preferred Qualifications:

One year custodial experience

Knowledge of large scale food operation including sanitation procedures, equipment and methods used in custodial work

Knowledge of food service regulations of the state, city and department

Ability to demonstrate and train others in proper cleaning and sanitation procedures and operation of equipment, tools, and other materials used in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of a large dining facility

Trustworthiness and dependability at a level to ensure the security of building

Effective oral and written communication skills

Additional Role Information:

Food Safety Training – complete within 6 months of employment

Bloodborne pathogens training – complete upon employment

Ability to work scheduled work shifts include rotating week-end shifts

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 online application.

Application Window Applications close on: December 15, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $15.00 per hour

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