Food Service Custodian

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Muncie, INDIANA
Deadline: 16 May 2024

Posting Details
Position Information

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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. This 2nd shift position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys afternoon/evening hours. A 2nd shift premium will be added to the base wage. 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.
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Position Number 104639
New Hire Rate 17.61
FLSA Non-Exempt
Hrs/Week 40
Position Function
Under supervision, perform routine heavy labor duties in a food service area.
Minimum Education
1.High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum Experience
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 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 Requires successful completion of a background check.
Positions Supervised
Department Ball State University Dining:134210
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number 765-285-1967
Special Service Statement
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Shift 2
Shift Premium 0.50
Regular Work Hours and Days
Sun Off
Mon 3:00-11:30p
Tue 3:00-11:30p
Wed 3:00-11:30p
Thu Off
Fri 2:00-10:30p
Sat 2:00-10:30p
Sun 3p-11:30p
Mon 3:00-11:30p
Tue Off
Wed 3:00-11:30p
Thu 3:00-11:30p
Fri 2:00-10:30p
Sat Off
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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Duties & Responsibilities


Ranking 1
Job duty
Organize, scrape, prewash, lift and rack items to be washed, set up and operate pan washing machine, store items, maintain sanitary work area.
Duty Requirement
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.
Ranking 2
Job duty
Sweep, mop and scrub floors, wash walls, and ceilings throughout food service areas.
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 3
Job duty
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.
Duty Requirement
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.
Ranking 4
Job duty
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.
Duty Requirement
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.
Ranking 5
Job duty
Dispose of trash, refuse and waste materials; clean refuse containers and areas.
Duty Requirement
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.
Ranking 6
Job duty
Lock and unlock food service areas to insure security.
Duty Requirement
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.
Ranking 7
Job duty
Obtain and deliver supplies and materials as necessary.
Duty Requirement
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.
Ranking 8
Job duty
Train and direct student personnel as assigned.
Duty Requirement
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.
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 10
Job duty
Lift heavy objects as needed.
Duty Requirement
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 employee to use an analog and/or digital scales, flat bed carts with dollies and 2-wheel carts, etc.
Ranking 11
Job duty
Receive, store, inventory and issue food supplies and equipment as assigned, involves lifting heavy objects and reading, counting and recording data.
Duty Requirement
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, 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.
Ranking 12
Job duty
Remove, arrange, replace and/or move dining furniture and food service equipment as necessary.
Duty Requirement
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, 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.
Ranking 13
Job duty
Assist with dishwashing and storage.
Duty Requirement
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.
Ranking 14
Job duty
Date and price stock items as needed.
Duty Requirement
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.
Ranking 15
Job duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Duty Requirement

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 202402227SS
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 05/10/2024
Close Date 05/16/2024
Open Until Filled No
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