Supervisor of Custodial Services

Position Title:

Supervisor of Custodial Services Compensation:

$50,756.16 - 53,293.97

Department:

Housing and Residence Life Office_

I Start Date:

06/12/2026 About this opportunity: The starting salary for this position is $50,756.16. Monday- Friday 7:30 AM 4:00 PM 24 hour on call rotation. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Oversee, assign, train, and evaluate work of custodians to ensure and maintain cleanliness and/or attractiveness of university Housing facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations as to interviewing and selection, performance appraisal, and discipline. 2. Inspect and monitor work areas where subordinates are assigned to ensure use of proper methods, equipment, etc., including consultation with other departments regarding problems or special needs. 3. Ensure proper coverage in the case of emergencies and/or special events, i.e., cleanups after fires, leaks, etc., and assign employees to provide custodial services related to special housing activities. 4. Maintain employee records, i.e., overtime, attendance, performance, and discipline; including taking disciplinary action and dealing with grievances as necessary. 5. Develop and conduct training sessions for employees (methods, procedures, products, safety); provide special individual training for new employees. 6. Provide training to group leaders regarding methods and objectives to ensure proper coverage in incumbent's absence. 7. Report building maintenance problems to supervisor and/or buildings mechanics. 8. Accurately maintain current inventory and records of supplies/equipment used in assigned buildings, including monitor, report, repair, and repair replacement needs; assist in preparing budget needs information. 9. Assist in making areas accessible to others from on and off campus. 10. Perform other related duties as assigned. 11. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED with training in business or business-related areas. One through three years of custodial experience. Knowledge of custodial operations and equipment. Personal computer experience to include knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Hold a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

College or vocational training in related business or supervisory areas. Over three through five years of supervisory experience in a service function. Experience working with bargaining unit employees. Experience working in a university or large government complex.

How to apply:

How to apply: Must have a valid driver's license. For inquiries, please contact: Assistant Director for

Facilities Planning and Custodial Operations:

sclowens@bsu.edu Please follow upload instructions to attach required supporting documents:

NOTE:

Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.

Required Document:

Resume Optional Document:

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 paid 10 to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 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 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. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you. Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow. Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that show you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Staff (Exempt) and download our calculator spreadsheet. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action.

Our main priority:

uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. 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 the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room

G008 2000

University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday Phone:

765-285-1834

Fax:

765-285-8663