Night Custodian: Campus Cleaning & Safety Pro

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Educational Opportunities

Comprehensive Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, seeks a Custodian/Associate Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and healthy environments across classrooms, offices, labs, and public spaces. Responsibilities may include operating a university vehicle, non-traditional hours, and learning specialized cleaning procedures.

Build positive relationships with building occupants and respond to requests. This dual-level posting will be filled at the Associate Custodian or Custodian level based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.
• Must complete onboarding training within 90 days of hire.
• Must read, speak, and understand English to communicate effectively.
• Basic math skills and good work organization.
• Ability to learn and use floor care equipment (powered and non-powered).
• Must work well with others in a team environment.
• Learn and follow safety procedures; wear PPE as required.
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs frequently, up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32°F and above 90°F.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, or assist in maintaining, a clean, safe, and healthy environment in university facilities.
• Provide custodial services for classrooms, offices, labs, and public spaces.
• May drive a university vehicle, work a non-traditional schedule, or learn specialized cleaning procedures as needed.
• May provide building access by locking/unlocking areas as scheduled.
• Develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests.

Skills

Onboarding

English proficiency

Basic math

Team player

Safety procedures

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Outdoor work

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, seeks a Custodian/Associate Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and healthy environments across classrooms, offices, labs, and public spaces. Responsibilities may include operating a university vehicle, non-traditional hours, and learning specialized cleaning procedures.

Build positive relationships with building occupants and respond to requests. This dual-level posting will be filled at the Associate Custodian or Custodian level based on qualifications.