PT Food Service Custodian

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University Dining is seeking a part-time Food Service Custodian to join the Ball State campus team. The role supports cleaning and sanitation across food service areas and equipment, with a schedule that includes multiple shifts.

Up to 32 hours per week, with emphasis on safety and strong customer service on campus. Candidates must meet physical requirements, be 18+, and have at least one year of work experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend policies and procedures for safety and operations.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to work in a physical, fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine heavy labor duties in a food service area.
• Sweep, mop and scrub floors and wash walls/ceilings.
• Clean food service areas and equipment; maintain cleanliness.
• Change light bulbs and restrooms; restock supplies as needed.
• Dispose of trash and maintain waste areas.
• Train and direct student personnel as assigned.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Attention to detail

18 years or older

Minimum 1 year work experience

Ability to follow safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: PT Food Service Custodian Compensation: $18.33 - $18.33 Department: North Dining_B Start Date: 08/27/2026

About this opportunity: Ball State University Dining has an opportunity for a PT Food Service Custodian position. Come and join the Ball State University Dining team on the beautiful Ball State campus and help create excellent customer service experiences for students, faculty, staff and employees! This position may work up to 32 hours per week.

Hours: (Two week) Sunday: Off Monday: 2:30p-11p Tuesday: 2:30p-11p Wednesday: Off Thursday: 2:30p-11p Friday: Off Saturday: 2p-10:30p Sunday: 2:30p-11p Monday: Off Tuesday: 2:30p-11p Wednesday: 2:30p-11p Thursday: 2:30p-11p Friday: Off Saturday: Off

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

What you'll do and what you'll bring

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

1. 1. Organize, scrape, prewash, lift and rack items to be washed, set up and operate pan washing machine, store items, maintain sanitary work area. Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, finger, reach, grasp, walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, 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 cleaning compound labels, directions, visually inspect pots and pans for cleanliness, etc. Task requires the ability to use mechanical pan machine, scrapers, pans soak dish rack, cleaning compounds, water spray nozzle, and garbage disposal. Task exposes employee to various working conditions such as steam heat, noise, chemical cleaning supplies, 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.
2. 2. Sweep, mop and scrub floors, wash walls, and ceilings throughout food service areas. 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.
3. 3. Clean greasy or soiled food service areas and equipment including but not limited to tops of refrigerators and ovens, motors, air filters, dirt system, vents, walls and ceilings, etc. Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, push, pull, climb, walk, stand, lift, balance, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth, read labels, etc. Task requires the ability to use mechanical pan machine, ladders, mops and buckets, manual wringers, cleaning compounds, goggles, masks, gloves, etc. Task exposes employee to various working conditions such as steam heat, vibration, chemicals, atmospheric changes, 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.
4. 4. Clean, renovate, and renew floor surfaces and finishes including carpet maintenance; perform other cleaning duties including, but not limited to, cleaning food service equipment, windows, ceiling fixtures, etc.; change light bulbs/tubes; clean and resupply restrooms. Requires the physical ability to stoop, bend, crouch, reach, stretch, push, pull, climb, balance, walk, stand, kneel, grasp, reach and clean overhead for extended periods of time, etc. Task requires the visual ability to read label directions, perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to use electrical buffers, dust mops, brooms, ladders, goggles, masks, gloves, chemical cleaning supplies, mops and buckets, manual wringers, brushes, etc. Task exposes employee to various working conditions such as a close area for a few hours during work shift, vibration, chemical cleaning supplies, atmospheric changes, 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.
5. 5. Dispose of trash, refuse and waste materials; clean refuse containers and areas. Requires the physical ability to bend, stoop, reach, grasp, walk, stand, push, pull several times during a work shift, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to read labels and directions, perceive depth, etc. Task requires the ability to use garden hose and nozzle, trash containers, mechanical industrial trash compactor, gloves, etc. Employee complies with University Waste Management procedures. Task exposes employee to outside environmental conditions and chemicals. Task requires ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, and understand and apply universal precautions.
6. 6. Lock and unlock food service areas to ensure security. Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth. Task requires the ability to grasp, handle, and use keys, allen wrench, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to be attentive to detail and precise.
7. 7. Obtain and deliver supplies and materials as necessary. Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull and grasp items, lift arms overhead and stack stock 6’ high, operate flat bed skid, dolly, various carts several times during work shift, 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 ability to write food amounts and the visual ability to read labels, directions and warnings, distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, including freezer conditions. Task requires ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, lists, and labels.
8. 8. Train and direct student personnel as assigned. Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the ability to use mops and buckets, manual wringers, brooms, trash containers, trash compactor when giving instructions, etc. Task exposes employee to mostly inside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.
9. 9. Maintain correct safety and sanitation standards. 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.
10. 10. Lift heavy objects as needed. Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp several times during work shift, 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 a scale, read label directions and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to use an analog and/or digital scales, flat bed carts with dollies and 2-wheel carts, etc.
11. 11. Receive, store, inventory and issue food supplies and equipment as assigned, involves lifting heavy objects and reading, counting and recording data. Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp, walk, stand, lift arms overhead to stack stock 6’ high, operate flat bed skid, dolly, 2-wheel cart, 2-wheel barrel cart, mechanical industrial trash compactor, 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 food lists, analog and/or digital scales, labels, purchase orders, delivery forms, distinguish color, perceive depth, etc. Task requires employee to be exposed to extreme cold (32 degrees or below), extreme heat (100 degrees or above), atmospheric conditions, chemical cleaning supplies, 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, i.e., item lists, labels, food amounts, memos, numbers, perform basic mathematical calculations, scales and use basic calculators. Task requires the ability to analyze problems, use appropriate judgement, adapt to short notice change with multiple tasks and frequent time/space constraints.
12. 12. Remove, arrange, replace and/or move dining furniture and food service equipment as necessary. Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp several times during work shift, 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 employee to work with dining tables, chairs, various pieces of kitchen, cooking, and/or storage carts, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions. Task requires ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information, room arrangement diagrams and labels.
13. 13. Assist with dishwashing and storage. Requires the physical ability to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp during work shift, etc. Task requires employee to use mechanical dish machine, dish and glass dispensers, cleaning compounds, goggles, mask, gloves, racks, spray nozzles, garbage disposal, conveyor, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, mechanical parts, heat, chemical cleaning supplies, noise, 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.
14. 14. Date and price stock items as needed. Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp during work shift, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Task requires employee to work with flat bed skid with dolly, 2-wheel cart, marking pens, 2-wheel barrel cart, mechanical industrial trash compactor, etc. Task requires the visual ability to read pricing sheets, numbers, dates of different type size, distinguish color, and perceive depth. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, atmospheric conditions, etc. Task requires the mental ability to use basic math skills such as counting, reading a scale and use a basic calculator.
15. 15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. 2. Must have clean body, teeth, hair, nails, and clothing.
3. 3. No allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, chemicals, or other materials or environmental factors in food service, e.g. steam, dust, etc.
4. 4. 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.
5. 5. Must be able to perform all physical and mental requirements outlined in each job duty/responsibility.
6. 6. Must have at least one year work experience (full time or part time).
7. 7. You must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. Six (6) months successful employment in a commercial custodial position performing similar duties to those expected at BSU.

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.

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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