Custodian

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Kansas Bureau of Investigation The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is the premier criminal investigative agency in the state of Kansas. The KBI is committed to its critical mission of preventing crime and enhancing public safety in Kansas. We employ individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, service, and dedication. Come feel like you’re part of something bigger at the KBI. The KBI provides professional investigative, laboratory, and criminal justice information services to criminal justice agencies to promote public safety and prevent crime in Kansas. With nearly 400 employees, the KBI operates across three branches, including Administration, Investigations, and Criminal Justice Services. E-Verify: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here. Kansas Bureau of Investigation

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: KBI, Custodian, Utility Worker, Pittsburg

Compensation:

• $17.90 an hour
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits Day One 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The KBI is accepting applications to fill a full-time Custodian Position in our Regional Crime Center and Laboratory. As a Custodian you will perform a variety of tasks to maintain a clean and safe laboratory facility in the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Regional Crime Center and Laboratory on the Pittsburg State University Campus.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Use chemicals, cleaning supplies and equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications comply with KBI policies and procedures on safety and chemical hygiene.
• Set up rooms according to written instructions, move furniture, and replace furniture at completion of events.
• Polish terrazzo floors using the proper cleaning material and equipment.
• Cleaning windows, both interior and exterior on established schedules.
• Dust furniture, clean woodwork, sweep, mop, dust mop; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish toiletry supplies, maintain sinks and toilets as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• High School, GED, Degree, Certificate, Programs, etc

Licensing & Certification

• Driver License

Minimum Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors and other customers both in written form and verbal.
• Able to utilize equipment to lift, move and maneuver materials and equipment in excess of 50 pounds or more without assistance and items greater than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work from ladders or hydraulic lift platforms as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior utility and custodial work experience is preferred. Prior work experience in a hospital, laboratory setting or academic building is preferred.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• As a condition of employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment process to include a polygraph examination, fingerprint based records check, and comprehensive background investigation, including reference check of past and present employers. The pre-employment process will be waived for current KBI personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Luci Zieman
• Email: HumanResources@kbi.ks.gov
• Phone: 785-296-8200
• Mailing Address: 1620 SW Tyler; Topeka, KS 66612

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