Custodian Relief and Project

Overview

Position Title: Custodian Relief and Project

Compensation: $18.14 - $18.74

Department: Assoc VP Facilities Planning & Mgt_Q

Start Date: 02/15/2026

About this opportunity: Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management has an opportunity to work on the beautiful campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more. The ideal candidate will be flexible, and will possess great service skills with a willingness to learn.

This is a full-time, on campus opportunity. Position is Sun-Thursday 10:30pm to 7:00am. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

• Under supervision, perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and maintenance of facilities following proper procedures and techniques for equipment and cleaning products.
• Clean, renovate, and renew resilient, wood, and hard floor surface finishes (dust mop, sweep, wet mop, spot mop, scrub, polish and spray buff, strip, seal, wax, etc.).
• Maintain carpet floor coverings (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 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; 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.
• 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 required; 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.

The above listed essential functions require varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion. All of the above listed tools, activities, functions, requirements and conditions will be used in varying degrees.

NOTE: The duties/responsibilities of this position, and the percentage of time required to perform those duties/responsibilities may vary significantly based on shift assignment and decisions of management. All of the above duties/responsibilities are to be performed at the standards set by management.

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• If required by assignment, must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or scaffolding of various heights to perform duties.
• 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.
• No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, or other materials or environmental factors in custodial service.
• Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.
• Must successfully pass manlift certification, if position requires it, within a reasonable period of time after hire.
• Must have at least one year work experience (full time or part time).
• You must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in custodial service.

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