Custodian, Fort Hays State University, President’s Residence. This is a benefited part-time position. Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-Noon
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years custodial experience
- Must be dog-friendly
Appointment Date: Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 18, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Hourly Rate: $15.03 / hour
Primary responsibility: To maintain the president’s residence with impeccable cleanliness and sanitation standards for the president, her husband, their dog Gracie, and all visitors, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
- Clean in such a way as to promote health and safety.
- Dust and clean facilities and furnishings.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Dust mop under beds
- Wash cleaning towels.
- Wipe down cabinets.
- Disinfect light switches & doorknobs.
- Clean TV screens
- Vacuum carpets and area rugs
- Wipe down window ledges, stairwells, and railings.
- Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms using established practices and procedures and refill restroom dispensers.
- Wash interior and exterior windows.
- Water plants.
- Sweep outside steps to the basement.
- Clean ceiling fans.
- Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and outside grounds.
- Replace light bulbs.
- Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
- Ensure that cleaning supplies are available; manage the use, care, and storage of cleaning supplies.
- Inform the supervisor of repairs that need to be conducted by members of the maintenance department.
- Provide set up for dinners, receptions, and other special events.
- Set up Christmas trees and other holiday decorations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Application Documents: Applicants should submit a resume.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
John Aschenbrenner
785-628-4297
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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