Custodian Relief and Project

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

7d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management is hiring a full-time, on-campus Custodian Relief and Project employee. Under supervision, the employee performs custodial work to clean and maintain facilities using appropriate procedures, equipment, and cleaning products. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The position includes cleaning and refinishing hard floors; maintaining carpets and upholstered furniture; cleaning and servicing restrooms; dusting and cleaning furniture, surfaces, fixtures, windows, and facilities; changing lighting; collecting and disposing of trash and recycling; cleaning exterior areas and clearing snow; maintaining storage areas and equipment; reporting repair needs; learning about job-related chemicals and safety concerns; locking and unlocking doors; setting up rooms and moving furniture; performing minor repairs; and guiding and instructing student custodial employees. The work involves using custodial machines, tools, chemicals, and protective equipment, and may include indoor and outdoor conditions, noise, fumes, odors, dust, gases, and heights. The role requires the physical and mental abilities described for its duties, including lifting and moving objects and following written and oral instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of work experience, full-time or part-time.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must not have allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, chemicals, or environmental factors in custodial service.
Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding of various heights.
Must be able to read and comprehend safety policies and procedures, hazardous materials information, University policies and communications, and perform basic mathematical functions.
Must be able to perform the mental and physical requirements outlined for each job duty.
Must successfully pass manlift certification within a reasonable period after hire if required by the position.
If required by assignment, must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's auto fleet policy.
Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in custodial work.

Responsibilities

Clean, renovate, and renew resilient, wood, and hard floor finishes using methods such as dust mopping, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, buffing, stripping, sealing, and waxing.
Maintain carpeted floors and upholstered furniture by vacuuming, removing spots and stains, and performing extraction cleaning.
Clean and service restroom areas, including lavatories, toilets, urinals, showers, and bathtubs.
Dust, vacuum, clean, and polish furniture and surfaces; clean facilities, fixtures, hardware, and windows; and change lighting and clean fixtures as required.
Collect and dispose of trash, refuse, recycling materials, and debris in designated receptacles.
Sweep debris and sweep or shovel snow from exterior entrances, landings, steps, and walks; clean exterior windows, doors, and other building fixtures.
Clean, maintain, restock, and organize storage areas and equipment; report needed building and equipment repairs in writing.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals and environmental, health, and physical concerns.
Lock and unlock doors as required by job duties and departmental policies and procedures.
Set up rooms according to custodial worksheets and customer specifications; move or replace furniture, supplies, and equipment; report repair needs; and perform minor repairs to furniture and building fixtures.
Guide, assist, and instruct student custodial employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.