Custodian Jobs

The Housing Department has an opening for a Custodian on the beautiful Ball State University campus. This opportunity includes a generous benefits package with University funded retirement programs, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, health and dental insurance plans that include prescription coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, tuition discounts, employee discounts to the pools and workout facilities and much more! Multiple openings available. Come and join the Housing team at Ball State!

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At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

Position Number

103319

New Hire Rate

17.10

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Hrs/Week

40

Position Function

Under supervision, perform custodial work required for the cleaning and maintenance of facilities complying with appropriate procedures and techniques for equipment and cleaning products.

Minimum Education

1.High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Minimum Experience

1.No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, chemicals or environmental factors in custodial service.
2.Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding of various heights to perform duties.
3.Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, University policies, procedures and communications, and perform basic mathematical functions.
4.Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy, if required by assignment.
5.Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.
6. Must successfully pass manlift certification, if position requires it, within a reasonable period of time after hire.
7. Must have at least one year work experience (full time or part time).
8.You must be 18 years or older.

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

1. Experience in custodial work.

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check.

Positions Supervised

Department

Park Hall:152280

Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

[email protected]

Special Service Statement

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Shift

1

Shift Premium

0.00

Regular Work Hours and Days

Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Ranking

1

Job duty

Clean, renovate, and renew, resilient, wood, and hard floor surface finishes, i.e., dust mop, sweep, wet mop, spot mop, scrub, polish and spray buff, strip, seal, wax, etc.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, balance, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of floor machines, wet/dry vacuum, scrubbers, mops, buckets, measuring cups, putty knife, cloth or sponge, eye protection, filter mask, and various chemical products, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

2

Job duty

Maintain carpet floor coverings, i.e., vacuum, remove spots and stains, extraction cleaning of carpet and upholstered furniture, etc.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of carpet vacuum, shampooer, wet/dry vacuum, extractor, putty knife, sponge or cloth, eye protection, and various chemical products, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

3

Job duty

Clean and service all areas in restrooms to include, but not limited to, lavatory, toilet, urinal, showers, bath tub areas, etc.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of floor machine, wet/dry vacuum, portable vacuum, hand duster, bucket and wringer, mops, brushes, ladder, sponge, eye protection, gloves, and various chemical products, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

4

Job duty

Dust, vacuum, clean and/or polish furniture and surfaces; clean facilities, fixtures, hardware and windows; change lighting and clean fixtures as required.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of dust mop, portable vacuum, hand duster, counter brush, ladder, scaffolds, screwdriver, spray bottle, bucket, sponge, cloth, eye protection, filter mask, light bulbs and tubes, various chemical products, etc. Task exposes employee to inside working conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

5

Job duty

Collect and dispose of trash, refuse, recycling materials and debris into designated receptacles.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, etc. Task requires the use of trash carts, bags and cans, dollies, gloves, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

6

Job duty

Sweep debris, and/or sweep or shovel snow from outside entrances, landings, steps, walks, etc.; clean exterior surfaces of windows, doors, and other building fixtures.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, push, pull, grasp, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of brooms, snow shovel, plastic bags, squeegee, pole, rags, towels, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside working conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

7

Job duty

Clean appliances, i.e., stoves, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, ice machines, washers, dryers, etc.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, balance, climb, stand, walk, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of buckets, spray bottle, ladder, sponge, cloth, scrubbing pad, chemicals, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

8

Job duty

Acquire and maintain knowledge of job related chemicals, and environmental, health and physical concerns.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend and follow: written instructions, procedures, precautions, etc., used in connection with custodial related work, trade publications, department handbook, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

9

Job duty

Lock and unlock doors as required to perform job related duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distance, shape, shadows, etc. Task requires the use of keys. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

10

Job duty

Change bed linens, make beds with clean linens as required.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, lift, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to inspect areas, judge distances, size, shape, shadows, etc. Task requires the use of linens, carts, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

11

Job duty

Arrange, move, and/or replace furniture, supplies, and equipment as required; report items requiring repair to supervisor; perform minor repairs to furniture and building fixtures.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, stand, walk, lift, push, pull, grasp, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, etc. Task requires the use of screwdrivers, pliers, ladder, cart, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.

Ranking

12

Job duty

Load and unload trucks and/or other vehicles, place and store deliveries, etc., inform supervisor of needed supplies.

Duty Requirement

Requires the abilities to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp, climb, balance, stand, and walk; exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; receive, comprehend and follow both oral and written information.

Ranking

13

Job duty

Guide, assist and instruct student custodial employees.

Duty Requirement

Requires all the above listed abilities.

Ranking

14

Job duty

Set rooms according to custodial work sheet and customer specifications; arrange, move, and/or replace furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment from room to room as requires; report items requiring repair to supervisor and/or group leaders; perform minor repairs to furniture and building fixtures, if position requires it.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, stand, walk, lift, push, pull, finger, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to judge distances and interpret size, shape, and shadow. Task requires the use of screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, ladder, cart, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, heights, etc. Task requires mental ability to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions.

Ranking

15

Job duty

Mobilize fully loaded trash dumpster; push/pull dumpster to loading dock, push/pull dumpster to compactor, secure dumpster to compactor, mobilize empty dumpster, if position requires it.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, stand, walk, and exert up to 68 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, judge distances, shape, shadows, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend and follow written instructions and information. Task exposes employee to inside/outside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, vibrations, heat, oils, etc.

Ranking

16

Job duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Duty Requirement

Posting Number

202301960SS

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

08/05/2023

Close Date

08/13/2023

Open Until Filled

No

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