Evening Campus Custodian – Facilities & Safety

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Educational Opportunities

Comprehensive Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Purdue Research Foundation seeks an Associate Custodian or Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment across classrooms, offices, labs, and public spaces on campus. You will build relationships, manage access, and handle groundskeeping and related duties as assigned.

The role starts at $15.00 per hour with a $0.70 shift differential, plus a benefits package including PTO, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, insurance, and life coverage.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities.
• Develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests.
• Provide building access by locking and unlocking areas as scheduled by the department.
• Perform groundskeeping, snow removal, and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Respond to campus crisis situations as required to enhance public safety and minimize infrastructure damage.
• Contribute to Purdue’s $600 million research enterprise by maintaining a clean and healthy environment that supports innovation and discovery.

Skills

English proficiency

Onboarding training

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Basic math

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Education

Six months custodial experience

24 months total work experience

Job description

Purdue Research Foundation seeks an Associate Custodian or Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment across classrooms, offices, labs, and public spaces on campus. You will build relationships, manage access, and handle groundskeeping and related duties as assigned.

The role starts at $15.00 per hour with a $0.70 shift differential, plus a benefits package including PTO, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, insurance, and life coverage.