Benefits for student and part-time staff at the Union include:

• Students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible for an annual scholarship in the amount of $500 ($250 per semester) from the Union.
• Hourly student employees are exempt from social security and Medicare taxes being withheld. This is commonly referred to as FICA; the current FICA rate is 7.65% of gross wages.
• Students enjoy a flexible work schedule because school is priority number one.  
• Students can participate in the many fun Union employee social events.
• Student employees receive discounts at the Campus Store, Cats’ Den, Bowling Center, & select Union restaurants. 
• Students enjoy easy access to work by staying right here on campus. 
• The pride that comes along with working at the #16 ranked best college union in the country! (According to CollegeRank.net, 2017)
• Advancement opportunities are available.
• Learn and develop essential skills for the future:
  • Dependability/Accountability
  • Work Ethic
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Career-Specific Responsibilities
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Motivation and Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Organization/Time-Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Diversity-Minded
  • Safety-Consciousness
  • Leadership 

Building Operations Assistant

Pay Rate: $9.25/hour

Key Functions:

• Clean and set up rooms for special or catered events; this includes lifting and/or moving chairs and tables, sweeping carpets, wiping down furniture and windows and scrubbing floors.
• Check all rooms during shift to ensure set‐up and cleanliness.
• Set up and take down folding tables and chairs as well as other set‐up equipment as directed.
• Periodically wipe down chairs and tables.
• Dump trashcans and take trash to the trash room.
• Keep custodial closets clean by putting carts, vacuums and cleaning supplies back after use and disposing of trash as needed.
• Work with different cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.
• Pick up trash in restrooms on a regular basis and stock toilet paper and paper towels as needed.
• Dump trash, flush toilets, clean mirrors and wipe down sink areas to ensure bathroom cleanliness.
• Report any repairs that are needed to maintenance repair technicians and take broken furniture directly to the shop area.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service by assist customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist in any other custodial duties that are assigned to promote the well‐being of the Union.

Customer service-specific

• Greet visitors and provide information or directions.
• Answer questions and assist students, faculty, and staff with relevant requests.

Communication and coordination-specific

• Communicate updates and information to team members effectively.
• Coordinate with other departments on shared tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality to the extent applicable to the position.

Qualification Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maintenance department).
• Current enrollment at Kansas State University.
• *Non-university student: Current enrollment in high school or an accredited college or university.
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while having to bend repeatedly.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. 
• Visual acuity and finger dexterity to operate equipment. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key learning opportunities of the position.

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Chick-fil-A Team Member

Pay Rate: $11/hour

Key Functions:

• Responsible for customer experience by maintaining efficient, fast, friendly, and personalized services by developing a rapport with our customers.
•  Be knowledgeable with our products and services.
• Maintain the highest quality products by adhering to standard food safe procedures.
• Accurately ring sale orders into the Point of Sale (POS) cash register and count back change to customers.
•  Report all customer complaints to manager on duty and respond proactively to prevent customer service situations.  
• Report potential safety hazards, employee incidents, and operational inconsistencies to the manager on duty.
•  Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Customer Service experience, cash handling experience and Point of Sale (POS) cash register experience

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while bending and twisting from the waist frequently.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate both in writing and orally

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Maintenance Assistant

Pay Rate: $9/hour

Key Functions:

• Assist in repairing equipment and structural items in the Union.
• Assist in troubleshooting leaks, stoppages, and inadequate supply or faulty operations of water, steam, gas and airlines.
• Make appropriate repairs to help prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain a safe environment in the shop by cleaning and storing appropriate tools.
• Assist in duties that may pertain to cleaning the plaza, painting, staining, varnishing, fixing light fixtures and emergency lights testing.
• Operate a two-way radio.
• Demonstrate a high standard of customer service by assisting customers throughout the building.

Additional Information:

• Experience using basic tools such as a hammer, screwdriver, etc.
• Experience using power tools such as saws, drills, etc.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while having to bend repeatedly.

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