Associate Custodian - In-Person Hiring Event (Oct. 28)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University invites qualified candidates to an in-person Hiring Event for Custodial/Housekeeping positions with Purdue's Building Services team. Meet hiring supervisors, interview for available roles, and take the next step toward joining Purdue.

Event details: October 28, 2026, 2–6 p.m. at the Physical Facilities Service Building (PFSB). No formal education required for some roles; onboarding training provided. Must be able to lift 25–50 lbs, work outdoors, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• English reading/speaking required; basic math and teamwork skills.
• Onboarding training needed or enrolled within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English for communication.
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs frequently; occasional 60 lbs.
• Work outdoors up to 10% of the time in extreme temperatures.

Skills

read English

communication

team environment

basic math

lift heavy items

outdoor work

Education

No formal education or experience required

Six months custodial experience

18 months custodial experience (S3)

Tools

floor care equipment

Job description

Purdue Hiring Event for Custodial/Housekeeping Positions on October 28, 2026

Join us for an in-person Hiring Event featuring opportunities with Purdue's Building Services team. Meet with Purdue hiring supervisors, interview for available positions, and take the next step toward a career at Purdue!

• Time: 2-6 p.m.
• Location: Physical Facilities Service Building (PFSB), Purdue University

Qualified Candidates Will Need

Education and Experience (S1)

• No formal education or experience required
• 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

Education and Experience (S3)

• 18 months of custodial experience with 3 years of total work experience
• Must have completed Building Services Custodial Development Program, or be enrolled in program within 90 days of hire
• Ability to supervise and train small (3-10) groups
• Ability to read, write and speak English; must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and customers both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematics and effectively communicate via a computer
• Good work organization ability
• Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding building maintenance and security
• Working knowledge of power and non-powered floor care equipment
• Personal protective equipment will be required during specific work duties as determined by the department
• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally required
• Ability to work efficiently and professionally in a fast paced and diverse team setting
• Will work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees or above 90 degrees
• 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
• 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
• Administrative and Operational Support 3
• Pay Band S035
• Job Code# 20002511

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

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