Custodian

IPFW; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Tuition remission for dependents

Insurance starts on first day

Generous PTO

Job summary

Purdue Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, on-site Custodian in Building Services. The role focuses on cleaning assigned university areas, trash removal, floor care, and event setup. You will help maintain facilities and ensure supplies are available while following safety procedures.

The position pays $15 per hour, with overtime eligibility. Purdue Fort Wayne emphasizes a non-exempt, team-oriented environment and benefits starting immediately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate commercial floor care equipment and climb ladders.
• Move, lift, carry, push and pull 10 to 25 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning in classrooms, offices, labs, restrooms, stairwells and hallways.
• Handle trash removal and basic floor care including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, stripping and refinishing floors, and carpet cleaning.
• Assist with event setup and rearrangement of tables and chairs.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and equipment inspected; report repairs to supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Floor care operation

Ladders handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial floor care equipment

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Custodian in our Building Services department. This position maintains and performs custodial duties within assigned university building area(s). The pay for this position is $15/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide daily general cleaning duties in assigned area that includes – classrooms, offices, labs, restrooms, stairwells, and hallways.
• Trash removal.
• Floor care – sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, stripping and refinishing floors, carpet cleaning
• Assist with special event set-up and removal of tables and chairs.
• Ensure adequate supplies are in stock.
• Perform routine facility and equipment inspections and inform supervisor of needed repairs.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate commercial floor care equipment and climb ladders.
• Move, lift, carry, push and pull 10 to 25 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background checkwill be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.