Custodian

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7295999 (Ref.No. BSU46028)
Posted: Recently posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Under supervision, perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and maintenance of facilities following proper procedures and techniques for equipment and cleaning products.

Ball State University welcomes applications for a 3rd shift Custodian position.

Job Function:

Under supervision, perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and maintenance of facilities following proper procedures and techniques for equipment and cleaning products.

Minimum Education:

1.High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Minimum Experience:

1.If required by assignment, must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
2.Must be able to climb ladders and/or 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, and University policies and procedures, communications, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
4.No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, or other materials or environmental factors in custodial service.
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.
Clean and service restrooms including lavatory, toilet, urinal, stalls, vents, etc.
Dust, vacuum, clean and/or polish furniture, 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; clean exterior surfaces of windows, doors, and other building fixtures.
Clean, maintain, restock, and organize storage areas and equipment; report needed repairs of building and equipment to supervisor and/or group leader in written form, etc.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of job related chemicals, environmental, health, and physical concerns.
Lock and unlock doors in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; maintain security of assigned keys, pagers, and radios.
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.
Guide and assist in training 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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