Ball State University is hiring: Custodian in Muncie

Overview

Position Title: Custodian

Compensation: $18.14 - $18.74

Department: Noyer Halls

Start Date: 10/02/2025

About this opportunity: The Ball State University Housing department has an opportunity for a Custodian on the beautiful Ball State University campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes University funded retirement, medical and prescription plans, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition discounts, employee discounts to the pools and workout facilities and much more. Come and join the Ball State University Housing team and enjoy competitive wages, excellent benefits and a fun working environment!

Woodworth 2nd floor. Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

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

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain carpet floor coverings, i.e., vacuum, remove spots and stains, extraction cleaning of carpet and upholstered furniture, etc.
3. Clean and service all areas in restrooms to include, but not limited to, lavatory, toilet, urinal, showers, bathtub areas, etc.
4. Dust, vacuum, clean and/or polish furniture and surfaces; clean facilities, fixtures, hardware and windows; change lighting and clean fixtures as required.
5. Collect and dispose of trash, refuse, recycling materials and debris into designated receptacles.
6. Sweep debris, and/or sweep or shovel snow from outside entrances, landings, steps, walks, etc.; clean exterior surfaces of windows, doors, and other building fixtures.
7. Clean appliances, i.e., stoves, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, ice machines, washers, dryers, etc.
8. Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals, and environmental, health and physical concerns.
9. Lock and unlock doors as required to perform job related duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
10. Change bed linens, make beds with clean linens as required.
11. 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.
12. Load and unload trucks and/or other vehicles, place and store deliveries, etc., inform supervisor of needed supplies.
13. Guide, assist and instruct student custodial employees.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, chemicals or environmental factors in custodial service.
3. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding of various heights to perform duties.
4. 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.
5. Must possess and maintain a valid driver\'s license and be insurable under the university\'s auto fleet policy, if required by assignment.
6. Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.
7. Must successfully pass manlift certification, if position requires it, within a reasonable period of time after hire.
8. Must have at least one year work experience (full time or part time). You must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in custodial work.

How to apply

Additional questions can be directed to:

Supervisor, Melvin Cole

melvin.cole@bsu.edu

285-1631

What we offer

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. We offer a generous paid time off program and 10 holidays a year. Our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is available, along with affordable health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance plans, and a range of retirement benefits. We also provide tuition benefits for employees and dependents as described in the existing benefits program.