Substitute Custodian

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University in Muncie, IN is seeking a Substitute Custodian. This part-time role offers a varied schedule generally 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., about 29 hours per week.

You will perform custodial duties across facilities, including floors, restrooms, and general cleaning. Responsibilities include floor finishes, carpet care, restroom sanitation, dusting, trash disposal, and exterior cleaning. Applicants must meet physical requirements and be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Clean and service floors, restrooms, and fixtures daily.
• Read and follow safety policies and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean, renovate, and renew floor finishes and surfaces.
• Maintain carpet cleaning and extraction of carpet/upholstery.
• Clean and service restrooms including fixtures and lighting as needed.
• Dust, vacuum, and polish furniture and surfaces; dispose of trash.
• Sweep exterior areas and manage general custodial duties.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Floor machines

Wet/dry vacuum

Scrubbers

Mops

Job description

Substitute Custodian# BSU Careers## Substitute CustodianApply: Ball State University: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (26 days left to apply): R-01516**Position Title:**Substitute Custodian**Compensation:**$17.50**Department:**North West Residence Halls - Temp**Start Date:**04/27/2026**About this opportunity:**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.**Duties and Responsibilities:****1.** 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. ***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, balance, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of floor machines, wet/dry vacuum, scrubbers, mops, buckets, measuring cups, putty knife, cloth or sponge, eye protection, filter mask, and various chemical products, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****2.** Maintain carpet floor coverings, i.e., vacuum, remove spots and stains, extraction cleaning of carpet and upholstered furniture, etc.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of carpet vacuum, shampooer, wet/dry vacuum. extractor, putty knife, sponge or cloth, eye protection, and various chemical products, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****3.** Clean and service all areas in restrooms to include, but not limited to lavatory, toilet, urinal, showers, bath tub areas, etc.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of floor machine, wet/dry vacuum. portable vacuum, hand duster, bucket and wringer, mops, brushes, ladder, sponge, eye protection, gloves, and various chemical products, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****4.** Dust, vacuum, clean and/or polish furniture and surfaces; clean facilities, fixtures, hardware and windows; change lighting and clean fixtures as required.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of dust mop, portable vacuum, hand duster, counter brush, ladder, scaffolds, screwdriver, spray bottle, bucket, sponge, cloth, eye protection, filter mask, light bulbs and tubes, various chemical products, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****5.** Collect and dispose of trash, refuse, recycling materials and debris into designated receptacles.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, etc. Task requires the use of trash carts, bags and cans, dollies, gloves, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****6.** Sweep debris, and/or sweep or shovel snow outside entrances, landings, steps, walks, etc.; clean exterior surfaces of windows, doors, and other building fixtures.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, distinguish colors, judge distances, etc. Task requires the use of brooms, snow shovel, plastic gabs, squeegee, pole, rags, towels, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****7.** Clean appliances, i.e., stoves, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, ice machines, washers, dryers, etc.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadow, distinguish colors, etc. Task requires the use of buckets, spray bottle, ladder, sponge, cloth, scrubbing pad, chemicals, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, noise, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****8.** Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals, and environmental, health and physical concerns.***Requires the physical ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend and follow: written instructions, procedures, precautions, etc., used in connection with custodial related work, trade publications, department handbook, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****9.** Lock and unlock doors as required to perform job related duties in accordance with the departmental policies and procedures.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadows, etc. Task requires the use of keys. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****10.** Change bed linens, make beds with clean linens as required.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to inspect areas, judge distances, size, shape, shadows, etc. Task requires the use o linens, carts, etc. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****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.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadows, etc. Task requires the use of screwdrivers, pliers, ladder, cart, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****12.** Load and unload trucks and/or other vehicles, place and store deliveries, etc., inform supervisor of needed supplies.***Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Task requires the visual ability to inspect areas, judge distances, shape, shadows, etc. Task requires the use of cutting devices, ladders, carts, etc. Task exposes employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information.*****13.** Guide, assist and instruct student custodial employees.***Requires all the above listed mental and physical abilities.*****14.** Perform other related 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. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding of various eights to perform duties.**3.** 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.**4.** Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, if required by assignment.**5.** 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.**How to apply:**Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: **NOTE:** Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.* Cover Letter (Optional)* Resume (Optional)For inquiries you may reach out to Teresa Colyer at [e-mail].