Custodian

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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.

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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, 7am

• 4pm

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

• Search Keywords: KBI, Custodian

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $15.70 per hour + $.30 Building Trades Differential Hourly

Employment Benefits:

• 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

• Fitness Centers in select locations

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The KBI is accepting applications to fill a Custodian Position in our Forensic Science Center. As a Custodian you will perform a variety of tasks to maintain a clean and safe laboratory facility in the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Forensic Science Center on the Washburn 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.

• Clean offices: vacuum carpet, remove trash, clean lighting fixtures, replace light bulbs, empty trash and recycle bins according to established schedules.

• Maintain security of the building to include unlocking and locking doors.

• Respond immediately to requests to clean up spills and emergencies related to weather or building systems.

• Performs all additional duties as required by the KBI Facility Manager.

Qualifications:

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

Required documents for this application to be complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed.

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

• Inside your Job Application upload these documents:

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)

• Cover Letter

Job Application Process

• Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new one to apply.

• Complete or review your contact information on the My Contact Information page.

• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of the job posting to the appropriate location.

• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

• Email - sent to the preferred email listed on the My Contact Information page

• Notifications - view the Careers

• My Job Notifications page

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• Registration & User Account

• Application

• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

• Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.