Night Shift Custodian: Campus Cleaning & Safety

Purdue University; 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 University is seeking a Custodian/Associate Custodian to maintain a clean, safe campus environment across classrooms, offices, labs, and public spaces. The role may involve driving a university vehicle, following a posted shift schedule, and unlocking buildings as needed.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour with a $0.70 shift differential, totaling $15.70 per hour. Purdue offers paid time off, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and comprehensive insurance as part of benefits.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience (S1): No formal education or experience required.
• Skills: Must complete onboarding training or be enrolled within 90 days; able to read, speak, and understand English; able to lift 25–50 lbs frequently and up to 60 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial services for university classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities.
• May drive a university-owned vehicle during work shift.
• May develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests.
• May lock and unlock areas as scheduled by the department.

Skills

Teamwork

On-site cleaning

Read English

Safety procedures

Physical strength

Learning attitude

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Custodian/Associate Custodian to maintain a clean, safe campus environment across classrooms, offices, labs, and public spaces. The role may involve driving a university vehicle, following a posted shift schedule, and unlocking buildings as needed.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour with a $0.70 shift differential, totaling $15.70 per hour. Purdue offers paid time off, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and comprehensive insurance as part of benefits.