Custodial Student Assistant

Department Housing and Residence Life

Campus Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type Part Time

Pay $10/hour

Work Schedule Variable dependent upon class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement No export control requirement.

Job Story The Custodial Student Assistants (CSA) is primarily responsible for cleaning the Housing and Residence life assigned buildings and grounds maintenance including the one dining facility in such a way to promote health and safety. The custodian follows daily, weekly, monthly and end of semester (seasonal) cleaning schedules including, the dining facilities, dormitories, lounges, lobbies, kitchens, office areas, restrooms, and entrances.

Job Summary A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

• Clean restrooms, kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, elevators, stairwells, windows, door handles, and walls using germicidal solution as scheduled or needed
• Maintain a variety of floor surfaces, tiles, carpet, vinyl using various types of custodial chemicals and machines
• Participate in moving, (lofting and bunking beds) furniture and equipment
• Collect and bag all garbage and place bags in dumpster
• Disinfect and clean garbage and trashcans, change bags daily, wash and sanitize bathroom fixtures daily with germicidal solution
• Use germicidal solution, wet mop all washable floors daily
• Vacuum all carpeting daily
• Sweep and clear entrance spaces
• Dust, wash, and sanitize other surfaces as specified in schedule
• Perform other cleaning duties as specified in schedule
• Replenish paper towel, tissue, toilet paper and hand soap in all dispensers
• Anticipate need for cleaning supplies or equipment repair in advance
• Report all other health and safety hazards noticed; participate in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as requested
• Attend and participate in departmental and university trainings
• Other duties as assigned

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

None listed.

• Applicants must be enrolled as a WSU student for the semester they are applying to work.
• Applicants must be in good conduct standing with the University (not on probation) in order to apply for the student position. If the staff member becomes not in good standing during the course of employment, they could be asked to leave the position.
• Student staff members are hired for the summer season. Student staff showing exceptional work may be offered an academic year student position.
• The first 30 days of a student staff member’s contract period are to be considered probationary. Staff members not making satisfactory progress at the end of 30 days may be released from their position.
• Any position offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a university background check.
• Student staff members are expected to continue positive academic progress by:
  • a. Having a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater at the time they apply for the position and at the end of the spring or fall semester prior to beginning the position.
  • b. Receiving a semester GPA of 2.5 or greater as well as maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. Staff who do not achieve these standards will be placed on HRL Academic Probation for the following semester. Staff below the 2.0 GPA should consult with the supervisor to determine if continued standing as a Student Staff member is in their best interest.
  • c. HRL Academic Probation may only be used once during any 24‑month period of time. If a staff member returns from academic probation and fails to meet requirements again within twelve months, they will not be permitted to continue in any HRL position.
• Student staff members must be enrolled as a full‑time student (12 credits or more undergraduate and 9 hours graduate) and making academic progress toward graduation.

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.