Custodial Group Leader

Ball State University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University is hiring a Custodial Group Leader, responsible for supervising custodial work in facilities. The position offers excellent pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have leadership skills and experience in custodial services; physical demands include lifting and equipment use.

Benefits

Medical and prescription plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission for self and dependents

Employee discounts to pools and workout facilities

Qualifications

• Two years of custodial experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to perform physical duties related to custodial work.

Responsibilities

• Direct, lead, assign, and perform custodial work.
• Instruct employees in proper methods and use of materials.
• Requisition cleaning supplies and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

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Position Title

Additional Information

The Ball State University Housing department has an opening for a Custodial Group Leader on the beautiful Ball State University campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package including medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, University funded retirement, tuition remission for yourself, your spouse and your dependent children, employee discounts to the pools and workout facilities and much more! Come join the Housing team!

Position Number

Position Number 103118

New Hire Rate 23.24

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Hrs/Week

Hrs/Week 40

Position Function

Under general supervision, direct, lead, assign, and perform custodial work required for the cleaning and maintenance of facilities following proper procedures and techniques for equipment and cleaning products.

1.High School graduate or equivalent ( GED ).

1.Two (2) years custodial experience.
2.No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, chemicals, or environmental factors in custodial service.
3.Must be able to climb/use ladders, scaffolding, and/or manlift of various heights to perform duties.
4.Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies, procedures, and communications, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
5.Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
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.You must be 18 years or older.

Authorization to work in the US

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

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

1.Additional experience in custodial work.
2.Ability to lead and assign work.
3.Supervisory experience.

Pre-Employment Screening

Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check., Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check

Positions Supervised

Department

Department Woodworth Halls:152320

Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

Special Service Statement

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Shift

Shift 1

Shift Premium

Shift Premium 0.00

Regular Work Hours and Days

730a – 4p. Monday – Friday

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 2

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 3

Job duty

Requisition cleaning supplies and materials.

Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 4

Job duty

Maintain proper storage and security of supplies and materials.

Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 5

Job duty

Assist with cleaning duties as assigned.

Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 6

Job duty

Report needed repairs to supervisor.

Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 7

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 8

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 9

Job duty

Acquire and maintain knowledge of various job related chemicals and environmental concerns.

Duty Requirement

Requires the physical ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials and judge distances. Task requires the use of keys, vehicles, pagers and /or radios. Task exposes incumbent to inside and outside environmental conditions, etc. Task requires mental ability to read, comprehend, provide, and follow written instructions, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions.

Ranking

Ranking 10

Job duty

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Duty Requirement

Requires all of the above physical and mental essential functions, use of machines, tools, equipment, visual requirements, and environmental conditions, etc. Task requires mental ability to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions.

Posting Number

Posting Number 202502546SS

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 05/29/2025

Close Date

Close Date 06/08/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you listed at least 2 years of custodial experience in your application as is required of the minimum experience for this position?
  • Yes
  • No