Custodial Crew Supervisor

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; 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 Crew Chief to lead custodial teams, ensure clean and safe facilities, and coordinate daily work assignments at multiple campuses. The role includes training staff, handling customer inquiries, maintaining inventories, and covering shifts as needed.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm. Hourly pay is $19.25 plus benefits. Purdue emphasizes safety, equity, and reliable service across buildings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years custodial experience with 4 years total work experience.
• 1 year of supervision experience required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Knowledge of floor care equipment and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness, safety and appearance of assigned buildings per standards.
• Plan and coordinate daily work assignments to cover vacancies and ensure equitable workload.
• Train, coach, support and supervise custodians in one or more locations.
• Interface with customers to resolve problems and respond to queries.
• Maintain inventory of custodial tools, supplies and equipment and keep on-site records.
• Perform custodial duties to cover vacancies or special requests.
• Respond to campus crises to enhance safety and protect infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

English proficiency

Communication

Computer experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Floor care equipment

Work orders system

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Custodian Crew Chief to lead custodial teams, ensure clean and safe facilities, and coordinate daily work assignments at multiple campuses. The role includes training staff, handling customer inquiries, maintaining inventories, and covering shifts as needed.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm. Hourly pay is $19.25 plus benefits. Purdue emphasizes safety, equity, and reliable service across buildings.