Position Title:

Food Service Custodian

Compensation:

$18.68 - $19.30

Department:

Student Ctr Tally Food Court_D

Start Date:

10/28/2026

About this opportunity:

Ball State University Dining has an opportunity for a Food Service Custodian position. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefit package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, University-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more! The ideal candidate will possess great customer service skills with a willingness to learn. This is a full-time, on-campus opportunity.


Hours: (Two Week)
Sunday: 8:45a-5:15p
Monday: Off
Tuesday: 12:30p-9p
Wednesday: 12:30p-9p
Thursday: 12:30p-9p
Friday: 12:30p-9p
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off
Monday: 12:30p-9p
Tuesday: 12:30p-9p
Wednesday: 12:30p-9p
Thursday: Off
Friday: 12:30p-9p
Saturday: 8:45a-5:15p

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 employee to use an analog and/or digital scales, flat bed carts with dollies and 2-wheel carts, etc.

 

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, 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. 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, 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. 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 dishmachine, 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. 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

  

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact: University Dining at 765-285-1967.

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Optional documents (Recommended for best consideration)

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter detailing your qualifications for the position.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer a generous paid time off program and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you.  In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
 

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