Night-Shift Weekend Custodian Lead — Campus Cleaning

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette is seeking a Senior Weekend Custodian to perform custodial and specialized cleaning tasks across campus, covering vacancies and supporting crews. You will respond to customer needs with judgment and adherence to established practices and procedures.

Qualifications include 18 months of custodial experience, completion or enrollment in the Building Services Custodial Development Program within 90 days, and ability to supervise small groups.

Qualifications

• 18 months of custodial experience with 3 years of total work experience.
• Must have completed Building Services Custodial Development Program, or be enrolled in program within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to supervise and train small (3–10) groups.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and customers both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematics and effectively communicate via a computer.
• Good work organization ability.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding building maintenance and security.
• Working knowledge of power and non-powered floor care equipment.
• Personal protective equipment will be required during specific work duties as determined by the department.
• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally required.
• Ability to work efficiently and professionally in a fast paced and diverse team setting.
• Will work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees or above 90 degrees.
• Valid US or Canadian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under limited supervision, provide custodial and specialized cleaning support to cover vacancies and supplement work crews anywhere on campus.
• Respond to customer needs and requests, often relying on personal judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures.
• Respond to campus crises situations to enhance public safety and minimize infrastructure damage.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist with snow and ice removal.
• May work in restricted access areas that require highly specialized procedures, training, or certification.

Skills

English communication

Supervision

Work organization

Reading/writing and math

Computer literacy

Knowledge of policies and procedures

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Custodial development program

Tools

Power floor care equipment

Non-powered floor care equipment

Computer use

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette is seeking a Senior Weekend Custodian to perform custodial and specialized cleaning tasks across campus, covering vacancies and supporting crews. You will respond to customer needs with judgment and adherence to established practices and procedures.

Qualifications include 18 months of custodial experience, completion or enrollment in the Building Services Custodial Development Program within 90 days, and ability to supervise small groups.