Associate Custodian, Evening

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking an Associate Custodian or Custodian to help maintain clean, safe facilities across classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces on campus.

You will respond to requests, help with building access, and support campus safety under general supervision. The position offers a stable schedule and competitive hourly pay with a district shift differential.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required for S1/S2 (as applicable).
• Must complete onboarding training or be enrolled within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills and good work organization.
• Learn and follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Ability to lift and carry 25–50 lbs frequently, up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32°F and above 90°F.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in University facilities including classrooms, offices, labs and public spaces.
• Provide custodial services and respond to requests; develop relationships with building occupants.
• Control building access by locking/unlocking areas as scheduled by the department.
• Respond to campus crises to enhance public safety and minimize damage.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain spaces under supervision using established practices and procedures.
• Sweep, mop or vacuum floors and clean dusted surfaces.

Skills

Onboarding

English proficiency

Math skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Lifting limits

Outdoor work

Education

Six months custodial experience

24 months total work experience

Tools

Power floor care equipment

Job description

Job Description

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities. Provide custodial services for the University in areas such as classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces. Develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests. Provide building access by locking and unlocking areas as scheduled by the department. Required to respond to campus crises situations to enhance public safety and minimize infrastructure damage. Under general supervision, clean, sanitize and maintain work, learning, research and public spaces in and around campus facilities using established practices and procedures. Clean, dust and wipe furniture, walls, fixtures and surfaces. Sweep, mop or vacuum floors.

Position

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, 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Hourly Pay

$15.00 plus $0.70 shift differential for a total of $15.70.

Benefits

• 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)

• 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)

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

• 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
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

• Administrative and Operational Support 1
• Pay Band: S030
• Job Code: 20002509
• Administrative and Operational Support 2
• Pay Band: S030
• Job Code: 20002510

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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