Associate Custodian, Day

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Educational Opportunities

Comprehensive Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Custodian/Associate Custodian to maintain clean, safe facilities across campus. Duties include custodial work in classrooms, offices, and labs, with possible vehicle operation and non-traditional scheduling as posted.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety training, and the ability to lift 25–50 lbs, with outdoor work up to 10% of shifts. Benefits are provided and growth opportunities exist within University operations.

Qualifications

• Onboarding training required or enrolled within 90 days of hire.
• Read, speak and understand English to communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills and good work organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial services for classrooms, offices, labs and public spaces.
• May drive a university-owned vehicle during shift.
• May work a non-traditional schedule as posted by the department.
• May develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests.

Skills

Onboarding training

English proficiency

Basic math

Floor care equipment

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Lifting 25–50 lbs

Outdoor work

Tools

Floor care equipment

Job description

Assist in maintaining, or may maintain, a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities. Provide custodial services for university classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces. In addition, one or more of the following may be an essential function of this position: (a) drive a university owned vehicle during work shift, (b) work a non-traditional schedule, see posted shift schedule, (c) learn and perform specialized cleaning procedures. May provide building access by locking and unlocking areas as scheduled by the department. May develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests.

This position represents a dual-level posting and will be filled as an Associate Custodian or Custodian. The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus beautiful year-round and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family – both now and in the future:

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience (S1)
Qualified Candidates Will Need:

• No formal education or experience required

Skills Needed:

• Must complete onboarding training, or be enrolled in program within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English to effectively communicate and understand others
• Basic math skills and good work organization
• Ability to learn and use powered and non-powered floor care equipment
• Must be able to work well with others and work in a team environment
• Learn and follow safety procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment as required
• Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally
• Work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees

Education and Experience (S2)
Qualified Candidates Will Need:

• Six months of custodial experience
• 24 months of total work experience

Skills Needed:

• Must complete onboarding training, or be enrolled in program, within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English to effectively communicate and understand others
• Basic math skills and good organization required
• Ability to learn and use powered and non-powered floor care equipment
• Must be able to work well with others and work in a team environment
• Learn and follow safety procedures; including the wearing personal protective equipment as required
• Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs frequently, and up to 60 lbs occasionally required
• Work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees

What's Nice to Have:

• One year of general work experience
• A valid US or Canadian Driver's License

What We’d Like You To Know:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Administrative and Operational Support 1
• Pay Band: S030
• Job Code: 20002509
• Administrative and Operational Support 2

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access university.