Kansas State University
Education Specialist
About This Role Kansas State University is seeking a dynamic individual with a passion for education, leadership, and workforce development to lead the training and development program for custodial staff across campus. This position plays a critical role in supporting K‑State’ s mission of learning, scholarship, creative endeavor, and research by fostering a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. It not only ensures high standards of custodial operations but also invests in the long‑term development of our workforce through structured training and leadership growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver specialized training programs for both newly hired and tenured custodial personnel. Training includes both classroom and hands‑on instruction. Topics include:
Science of cleaning, proper procedures, and the “whys” behind our custodial standards
Safety protocols, including chemical handling and ergonomics
Procedural techniques and the “whys” behind what we do
Customer service and how to interact with students and faculty
Equipment operation and preventative maintenance
Drive process standardization across all custodial teams
Lead and coordinate ongoing leadership development trainings for custodial supervisors and leads, focusing on key supervisory skills such as conflict resolution, effective communication, coaching for results, and performance management.
Identify and mentor high‑potential custodial specialists, preparing them for future leadership roles within the department.
Collaborate with leadership to create career pathways and succession‑planning tools.
Provide individualized development plans and coaching.
Monitor training and performance for probationary employees:
Ensure training is planned and executed for new employees
Evaluate performance and provide structured feedback
Recommend employment status based on progress and potential
Temp Agency Liaison and Temporary Staff Oversight:
Serve as primary contact for temp agency representatives to coordinate onboarding
Track attendance and performance of agency custodial personnel
Conduct necessary disciplinary conversations with temp staff and document all temp‑related onboarding, training, and performance interventions
Champion service excellence by enhancing consistency, performance, and accountability across custodial teams.
Key Impact This position is vital to creating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within Custodial Services. By developing both frontline and supervisory staff, this role supports K‑State’ s commitment to operational excellence and long‑term workforce sustainability.
About Us The Division of Facilities is an action‑oriented service organization within the K‑State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply, and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals – all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many. We wholeheartedly embrace the K‑State traditions of excellence, integrity, and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K‑State’s visionary goal to become a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025.
Worksite Description On‑site
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma
Three years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of commercial custodial services with a proven history of positive leadership activity
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe software
Strong communication skills – written and oral
Effective interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
Ability to coordinate, plan, and organize work assigned
Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate data
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization
Teaching experience preferred; adult‑learning principles desired
Sponsorship Eligibility Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply Applications close on: 1/16/26
Please submit the following documents:
Application
Resume
Employment Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Education and Training
Industries: Higher Education
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About This Role Kansas State University is seeking a dynamic individual with a passion for education, leadership, and workforce development to lead the training and development program for custodial staff across campus. This position plays a critical role in supporting K‑State’ s mission of learning, scholarship, creative endeavor, and research by fostering a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. It not only ensures high standards of custodial operations but also invests in the long‑term development of our workforce through structured training and leadership growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver specialized training programs for both newly hired and tenured custodial personnel. Training includes both classroom and hands‑on instruction. Topics include:
Science of cleaning, proper procedures, and the “whys” behind our custodial standards
Safety protocols, including chemical handling and ergonomics
Procedural techniques and the “whys” behind what we do
Customer service and how to interact with students and faculty
Equipment operation and preventative maintenance
Drive process standardization across all custodial teams
Lead and coordinate ongoing leadership development trainings for custodial supervisors and leads, focusing on key supervisory skills such as conflict resolution, effective communication, coaching for results, and performance management.
Identify and mentor high‑potential custodial specialists, preparing them for future leadership roles within the department.
Collaborate with leadership to create career pathways and succession‑planning tools.
Provide individualized development plans and coaching.
Monitor training and performance for probationary employees:
Ensure training is planned and executed for new employees
Evaluate performance and provide structured feedback
Recommend employment status based on progress and potential
Temp Agency Liaison and Temporary Staff Oversight:
Serve as primary contact for temp agency representatives to coordinate onboarding
Track attendance and performance of agency custodial personnel
Conduct necessary disciplinary conversations with temp staff and document all temp‑related onboarding, training, and performance interventions
Champion service excellence by enhancing consistency, performance, and accountability across custodial teams.
Key Impact This position is vital to creating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within Custodial Services. By developing both frontline and supervisory staff, this role supports K‑State’ s commitment to operational excellence and long‑term workforce sustainability.
About Us The Division of Facilities is an action‑oriented service organization within the K‑State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply, and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals – all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many. We wholeheartedly embrace the K‑State traditions of excellence, integrity, and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K‑State’s visionary goal to become a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025.
Worksite Description On‑site
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma
Three years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of commercial custodial services with a proven history of positive leadership activity
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe software
Strong communication skills – written and oral
Effective interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
Ability to coordinate, plan, and organize work assigned
Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate data
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization
Teaching experience preferred; adult‑learning principles desired
Sponsorship Eligibility Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply Applications close on: 1/16/26
Please submit the following documents:
Application
Resume
Employment Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Education and Training
Industries: Higher Education
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