Food Service Custodian

Ball State University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking 2nd shift Food Service Custodians to perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties in dining facilities. The role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. Join our team and contribute to a clean and welcoming dining experience for students and staff.

Benefits

Medical and prescription plans

Dental

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Paid time off

Holiday pay

University funded retirement

Tuition discounts

Employee discounts to pools and workout facilities

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend safety policies.
• Must have at least one year work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine heavy labor duties in a food service area.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub floors in food service areas.
• Dispose of trash and clean refuse containers.

Skills

Cleanliness

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana.Learn More

Position Title

Position Title Food Service Custodian

Additional Information

Ball State University Dining has an opportunity for 2nd shift Food Service Custodians on the beautiful Ball State University 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, employee discounts to the pools and workout facilities and much more. Come and join the Ball State University Dining team and enjoy competitive wages, set schedules, great benefits and a fun working environment! Multiple openings available with varying 2nd shift schedules.

Position Number

Position Number 104640

New Hire Rate 18.14

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Hrs/Week

Hrs/Week 40

Position Function

Under supervision, perform routine heavy labor duties in a food service area.

1.High School diploma or equivalent ( GED ).

1.Must have clean body, teeth, hair, nails, and clothing.
2.No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, chemicals, or other materials or environmental factors in food service, e.g. steam, dust, etc.
3.Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies, procedures, communications, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
4.Must be able to perform all physical and mental requirements outlined in each job duty/responsibility.
5. Must have at least one year work experience (full time or part time).
6.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.Six (6) months successful employment in a commercial custodial position performing similar duties to those expected at BSU .

Pre-Employment Screening

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

Positions Supervised

Department

Department North Dining:134360

Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

Department Email or Phone Number 765-285-1967

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 2

Shift Premium

Shift Premium 0.50

Regular Work Hours and Days

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

Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, stretch, push, pull, climb, walk, stand, lift, balance, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to read item labels and directions, perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to use mops, buckets with manual wringers, brooms, ladders, electric buffers, electric floor scrubber, manual scrapers, etc. Task exposes employee to various working conditions such as vibration, chemical cleaning supplies, atmospheric conditions, etc. Task requires ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow and provide written instructions and information.

Ranking

Ranking 3

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 4

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 5

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 6

Job duty

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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

Train and direct student personnel as assigned.

Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 9

Job duty

Maintain correct safety and sanitation standards.

Duty Requirement

Requires the visual ability to distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to read, comprehend labels, directions, procedures and policies, universal precautions, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to analyze situations, use good judgement, be precise, follow procedures set by management, etc. Task requires the ability to receive, comprehend, follow and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

Ranking

Ranking 10

Job duty

Lift heavy objects as needed.

Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 11

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 12

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 13

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 14

Job duty

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Duty Requirement

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Ranking

Ranking 15

Job duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Duty Requirement

Posting Number

Posting Number 202502463SS

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 5

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 05/14/2025

Close Date

Close Date 05/19/2025

Open Until Filled No

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