Substitute Custodian

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position has varied days and hours. Generally the schedule will be between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with 29 hours a week or less. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Function: Under supervision, perform custodial work required for the cleaning and maintenance of facilities complying with appropriate procedures and techniques for equipment and cleaning products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, chemicals or environmental factors in custodial service.
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding of various eights to perform duties.
• Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, University policies, procedures and communications, and perform basic mathematical functions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, if required by assignment.
• Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.
• Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Requires successful completion of a drivers license check.

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, etc.
• Clean and service all areas in restrooms to include, but not limited to lavatory, toilet, urinal, showers, bath tub areas, 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 outside entrances, landings, steps, walks, etc.; clean exterior surfaces of windows, doors, and other building fixtures.
• Clean appliances, i.e., stoves, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, ice machines, washers, dryers, etc.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of job related chemicals, and environmental, health and physical concerns.
• Lock and unlock doors as required to perform job related duties in accordance with the departmental policies and procedures.
• Change bed linens, make beds with clean linens as required.
• Arrange, move, and/or replace furniture, supplies, and equipment as required; report items requiring repair to supervisor; perform minor repairs to furniture and building fixtures.
• Load and unload trucks and/or other vehicles, place and store deliveries, etc., inform supervisor of needed supplies.
• Guide, assist and instruct student custodial employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical and dental plans
• a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to)
• a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED