Custodial Group Leader

Ball State University welcomes applications for a 3rd shift Custodial Group Leader position.

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 diploma 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.

1.Education/training beyond high school.

1.Over two years of experience in custodial work.
2.Ability to lead and assign work.
3.Supervisory experience.

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.

10:30 pm to 7:00 am
Sunday to Thursday

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.

Assist in the assignment and direction of work; evaluate work performance of assigned employees.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, balance, stand, walk, use repetitive motions of the hands and wrists, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds constantly as required when operating equipment and moving objects. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, judge distances, interpret size, shape, and shadow, distinguish between color. Task requires the use of ladders and window washing poles, floor machines automatic scrubber, wet mop, dust mop, dust pan, bucket, wringer, measuring cups, putty knife, razor blade scraper, cloth or sponge, safety goggles, dust mask, and chemical products such as stripper, wax, detergent, neutral cleaner, sealer, etc. Task exposes incumbent to inside environmental conditions. Incumbent is frequently subject to electrical current, noise, chemical hazards, and such things as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires mental ability to receive, provide, and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information regarding such things as chemical products, equipment, MSDS, and other safety information; use discretion, cope with diversity, which includes adjusting to work assignments and routines as needed, communicate effectively with others, be precise, and perform basic mathematical calculation.

Instruct employees in the proper methods and use of materials and equipment.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, use repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers, 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 as required when operating equipment and moving objects. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, judge distances, interpret size, shape and shadow, and distinguish between colors. Task requires the use of ladders and window washing poles, carpet vacuum, shampooer, extractor, putty knife, spray bottle, sponge or cloth, measuring cup, safety goggles, and chemical remover. Task exposes employee to inside environmental conditions. Incumbent is frequently subject to electrical current, noise, chemical hazards, and such things as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires mental ability to receive, provide, and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and information regarding such things as chemical products, equipment, MSDS, and other safety information; use discretion, communicate effectively with others, be precise, and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Requisition cleaning supplies and materials.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, use repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and fingers, 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 as required when operating equipment and moving objects. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, judge distances, interpret size, shape, and shadow, distinguish between colors, and have good field of vision. Task requires the use of floor machine with scrubbing pad or brush, portable vacuum, hand duster, bucket, mop bucket and wringer, wet mop, push broom or dust mop, counter brush, dust pan, step ladder, spray bottle, toilet swab, scrubbing pad, shower spray and foam gun, sponge, cloth, measuring cup, safety goggles, gloves, and chemical products such as acid type bowl cleaner, air freshener, all purpose cleaner, ammonia, bleach, disinfectant spray, germicide cleaner, glass cleaner, hand soap, lime soap remover, mildew stain remover, scouring cleanser, stainless steel cleaner, and polish and neutral cleaner. Incumbent is exposed to inside environmental conditions. Incumbent is frequently subject to electrical current, noise, chemical hazards, body fluids, vibration, working on ladders, and such things as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires mental ability to receive, provide, and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written directions and information regarding such things as chemical products, equipment, MSDS, and other safety information; use discretion, communicate effectively with others, and be precise.

Maintain proper storage and security of supplies and materials.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, stand, climb, use repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and fingers; walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, judge distances, interpret size, shape, and shadow, distinguish color, and have good field of vision. Task requires the use of non-treated dust mop, portable vacuum, hand duster, counter brush, dust pan, dust cloth, step ladder, spray bottle, bucket, sponge, cloth, scrubbing pad, measuring cup, safety goggles, dust mask, incandescent and florescent light bulbs, and chemical products such as all purpose cleaner, germicide cleaner, glass cleaner, multiple surfaces cleaner, scouring cleaner, stainless steel cleaner and polish and wood cleaner and preservative. Task exposes incumbent to inside conditions. Incumbent is frequently subject to electrical current, noise, chemical hazards, working on ladders, and such things as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires mental ability to receive and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, follow written directions and information regarding such things as chemical products, equipment, procedures, MSDS, and other safety information; use discretion, communicate effectively with others, and be precise.

Assist with cleaning duties as assigned.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, use repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and fingers; 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. Task requires visual ability to read written materials, judge distances, and have good depth perception and field of vision. Task requires the use of ladder and window washing poles, large trash carts, trash bags, refuse bins, trash cans, 2-wheel dollies, and gloves. Task exposes incumbent to inside and outside environmental conditions. Incumbent is frequently subject to chemical hazards, body fluids, and such things as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Task requires the mental ability to receive, provide, and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, provide, and follow written instructions and information regarding such things as chemical products, and safety and disposal procedures; use discretion, and communicate effectively with others.

Report needed repairs of equipment or buildings to supervisor.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, push, pull, grasp, use repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 50 pounds of force frequently and 20 pounds constantly. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, inspect areas needing attention, judge distances, distinguish color, and have a good field of vision. Task requires use of brooms, dust pan, snow shovel, plastic bags, squeegee, window washing pole, rags, towels, ladders, etc. Task exposes incumbent to inside and outside environmental conditions, heights, etc. Incumbent is exposed to chemical hazards. Task requires mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and to read, comprehend, and follow written directions, instructions, and information. Task requires ability to communicate effectively with others.

Verify attendance of subordinates.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, push, pull, lift, grasp, use repetitive motions or the hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to read written materials, judge distances, and distinguish colors. Task requires the use of dollies, rags, Building Custodial Reports, and chemicals etc. Task requires mental ability to receive, comprehend, provide, and follow oral instructions and to read, comprehend, provide, and follow written instructions, and communicate effectively with others..

Assist in training others.

Task requires ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to read written material and judge distances. Task requires the ability to receive, read, provide, comprehend, and follow oral and written instructions.

Lock and unlock doors in accordance with departmental policies and/or procedures; maintain security of assigned keys, pagers, and/or radios.

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.

Guide, assist, and train student custodial employees.

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.

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

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, climb, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds for force frequently. Task requires the visual ability to judge distances and interpreting size, shadows, and shape. Task requires the ability to operate screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, ladders, cart, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, heights, etc. Task requires the mental ability to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions, and receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.