Building Operations Assistant; Student Position

Build Operations Assistant

Pay Rate: $9.25/hour

This position is available only to current Kansas State University students.

• Clean and set up rooms for special or catered events; this includes lifting and/or moving chairs and tables, sweeping carpets, wiping down furniture and windows, and scrubbing floors.
• Check all rooms during shift to ensure set‑up and cleanliness.
• Set up and take down folding tables and chairs as well as other set‑up equipment as directed.
• Periodically wipe down chairs and tables.
• Dump trashcans and take trash to the trash room.
• Keep custodial closets clean by putting carts, vacuums, and cleaning supplies back after use and disposing of trash as needed.
• Work with different cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.
• Pick up trash in restrooms on a regular basis and stock toilet paper and paper towels as needed.
• Dump trash, flush toilets, clean mirrors, and wipe down sink areas to ensure bathroom cleanliness.
• Report any repairs that are needed to maintenance/repair technicians and take broken furniture directly to the shop area.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service by assisting customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist in any other custodial duties that are assigned to promote the well‑being of the Union.

• Greet visitors and provide information or directions.
• Answer questions and assist students, faculty, and staff with relevant requests.

• Communicate updates and information to team members effectively.
• Coordinate with other departments on shared tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality to the extent applicable to the position.