Custodian, Night

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition remission

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Custodian for nights at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in classrooms, offices, and public areas, along with operating custodial equipment. The position offers a competitive pay of $15.00/hour with additional benefits including medical, dental, and tuition remission for employees and their families. No prior experience is required, making it an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but previous custodial/janitorial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, and buffing floors.
• Disinfecting toilets and sinks.
• Cleaning walls and windows.
• Operating and maintaining power and non-power equipment.
• Providing setup assistance for events.

Skills

Ability to work individually or with others

Maintain constructive relationships

Provide excellent customer service

Basic computer skills

Physical capability to lift and climb

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Overview of Custodian Nights

The Building Services department at Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Custodian to join our Hammond campus community. Our Custodial Staff play a pivotal role in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment by providing services for university classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces.

Pay

$15.00/hour plus $0.70 shift differential

Schedule

Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am

Duties and Responsibilities of Custodian Nights

• Mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors
• Disinfecting toilets and sinks
• Cleaning walls and washing windows
• Operate and maintain power and non‑power equipment including mops, shovels, brooms, pressure washers, scrubbers, power floor sweepers, shampoos, vacuums, high speed floor machines, buffers, walk‑behind floor machines and floor machine riders
• Perform floor preparation, care and maintenance of public areas
• Provide assistance as needed in setup of tables, chairs and other equipment to accommodate a wide variety of on‑campus event activities

Benefits of Custodian Nights

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
• Ten paid holidays
• University paid and matching contribution to retirement
• University contribution to Health Savings Account and a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Custodian Nights

• High School diploma/GED

Experience of Custodian Nights

• No experience required
• Previous custodial/janitorial experience preferred

Core Competencies of Custodian Nights

• Ability to work individually or with others in a team‑oriented environment with direct or minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain constructive relationships/partnerships with co‑workers
• Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Must have basic computer skills
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb a ladder up to 10 ft. high, and lift up to 60 lbs
• Ability to work adjusted schedule dependent upon area of coverage and work overtime to meet the business needs of the University

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt