Food Service Custodian Job Muncie area,Indiana USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position Title

Food Service Custodian

Compensation

$18.14 - $18.74

Department

Woodworth Dining_A

Start Date

06/18/2026

About this opportunity

Ball State University Dining has an opportunity for a Custodian position. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefit 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 possess great customer service skills with a willingness to learn. This is a full‑time, on‑campus opportunity.

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

Hours (Two‑week cycle)

Hours:

Sunday:
Off
Monday: 2:30 p-11 p
Tuesday: 2:30 p-11 p
Wednesday: 2:30 p-11 p
Thursday:
Off
Friday: 2 p-10:30 p
Saturday: 2 p-10:30 p
Sunday: 2:30 p-11 p
Monday: 2:30 p-11 p
Tuesday: 2:30 p-11 p
Wednesday: 2:30 p-11 p
Thursday: 2:30 p-11 p
Friday:
Off
Saturday:
Off

Duties & Responsibilities

Organize, scrape, prewash, lift and rack items to be washed, set up and operate pan washing machine, store items, maintain sanitary work area. Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, finger, reach, grasp, walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.

Task requires the visual ability to read cleaning compound labels, directions, visually inspect pots and pans for cleanliness, etc. Task requires the ability to use mechanical pan machine, scrapers, pans soak dish rack, cleaning compounds, water spray nozzle, and garbage disposal. Task exposes employee to various working conditions such as steam heat, noise, chemical cleaning supplies, etc. Task requires ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

Sweep, mop and scrub floors, wash walls, and ceilings throughout food service areas. Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, stretch, push, pull, climb, walk, stand, lift, balance, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to read item labels and directions, perceive depth, etc.

Task requires the ability to use mops, buckets with manual wringers, brooms, ladders, electric buffers, electric floor scrubber, manual scrapers, etc. Task exposes employee to various working conditions such as vibration, chemical cleaning supplies, atmospheric conditions, etc. Task requires ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow and provide written instructions and information.

Clean greasy or soiled food service areas and equipment including but not limited to tops of refrigerators and ovens, motors, air filters, dirt system, vents, walls and ceilings, etc. Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, push, pull, climb, walk, stand, lift, balance, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth, read labels, etc. Task requires the ability to use mechanical pan machine, ladders, mops and buckets, manual wringers, cleaning compounds, goggles, masks, gloves, etc. Task exposes employee to various working conditions such as steam heat, vibration, chemicals, atmospheric changes, etc. Task requires ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

Clean, renovate, and renew floor surfaces and finishes including carpet maintenance; perform other cleaning duties including, but not limited to, cleaning food service equipment, windows, ceiling fixtures, etc.; change light bulbs/tubes; clean and resupply restrooms. Requires the physical ability to stoop, bend, crouch, reach, stretch, push, pull, climb,…