Custodian

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7264959 (Ref.No. BSU44007)
Posted: 3 months ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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

The Ball State University Housing Department has an opening for a custodial position. This position comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, University funded retirement, tuition discounts, employee discounts to the pools and workout facilities and much more!

Job 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.

Preferred Experience:

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.
Maintain carpet floor coverings, i.e., vacuum, remove spots and stains, extraction cleaning of carpet and upholstered furniture, etc.
Clean and service all areas in restrooms to include, but not limited to, lavatory, toilet, urinal, showers, bath tub areas, etc.
Dust, vacuum, clean and/or polish furniture and surfaces; clean facilities, fixtures, hardware and windows; change lighting and clean fixtures as required.
Collect and dispose of trash, refuse, recycling materials and debris into designated receptacles.
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.
Clean appliances, i.e., stoves, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, ice machines, washers, dryers, etc.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of job related chemicals, and environmental, health and physical concerns.
Lock and unlock doors as required to perform job related duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Change bed linens, make beds with clean linens as required.
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.
Load and unload trucks and/or other vehicles, place and store deliveries, etc., inform supervisor of needed supplies.
Guide, assist and instruct student custodial employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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