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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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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Position Title: Barista

Department: Retail Services 

Summary: Responsible for crafting customized non-alcoholic soda-based beverages for the university community. 

Position Details: Student Position

Supervisory Responsability: No

Work Schedule: Not to exceed 30 hours/week when school is in session. 

Pay Rate: $10.50/hour

Key Functions:

• Prepare and serve a variety of “dirty” sodas, energy drink blends, flavored waters, and other specialty beverages according to recipes and customer requests.
• Responsible for customer experience by maintaining efficient, fast, friendly, and personalized services by developing a rapport with our customers.
• Ensure all ingredients are properly stocked, labeled, and rotated for freshness.
• Operate beverage equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of products.
• Maintain the highest quality products by adhering to standard food-safe procedures.
• Accurately ring sale orders into the Point-of-Sale system (POS); count back change to customers.
• Report all customer complaints to the Assistant Director/Retail Services and respond proactively to prevent customer service situations.
• Report potential safety hazards, employee incidents, and operational inconsistencies to the Assistant Director/Retail Services.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Ensure accurate timekeeping practices in relation to actual hours worked. Report missed punches and/or corrections immediately to the Assistant Director/Retail Services.

Qualification Requirements: 

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours (for student position only)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills

Preferred Experience

• Cash Handling
• Point-Of-Sale
• Commerical food preparation and safety

Skills and Abilities/Physical Demands

Remain standing 100% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying equipment. Sight to view computer, documents, and general quick-service machinery. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

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