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Custodian Relief and Project

Ball State University
dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off
United States, Indiana, Muncie
2000 West University Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 06, 2026
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. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position 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. Duties/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. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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. How to apply: For inquiries, please contact: Brenda Griffey, Director of Building Services at 765-285-2829, bgriffey@bsu.edu Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: Resume (Required) Cover Letter (Optional) NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume. What we offer: At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer a generous paid time off program and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that shows you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Service and download our calculator spreadsheet.