Campus Custodian & Facilities Support

Indiana University; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Indiana is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across academic buildings, offices, and laboratories. The role supports campus events, responds to safety concerns, and follows strict safety procedures.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple cleaning tasks in a dynamic university environment, including snow removal during winter conditions.

Qualifications

• High school level knowledge required.
• Experience with custodial equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of academic buildings, offices, classrooms, laboratories, restrooms, and common spaces across the IU Northwest campus.
• Supports campus events by assisting with room setup, breakdown, and cleaning as needed.
• Monitors building conditions and reports maintenance issues or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Provides courteous customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors in occupied spaces.
• Performs snow removal and inclement weather response as necessary.

Skills

Custodial operations

English communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Customer service

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Snow removal

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

General knowledge at high school level

Tools

Floor buffers

Auto scrubbers

Carpet extractors

Industrial vacuums

Job description

Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Indiana is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across academic buildings, offices, and laboratories. The role supports campus events, responds to safety concerns, and follows strict safety procedures.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple cleaning tasks in a dynamic university environment, including snow removal during winter conditions.