PNW Custodian, Student Housing

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Tuition remission

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Housing and Resident Custodian for New Calumet Hall Dorm. The role covers cleaning public areas, resident rooms, and supporting maintenance tasks to maintain a safe, healthy environment for students and staff.

The position offers a schedule Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm with occasional evenings or weekends. Education required is a high school diploma or GED; no prior custodial experience is required, with benefits including medical/dental/vision and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior custodial experience required; custodial/janitorial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize public and common areas (lobbies, hallways, restrooms).
• Clean unoccupied resident rooms and apartments (beds, bathrooms, kitchens).
• Move furniture as needed to clean areas.
• Handle trash and recycling duties across properties.
• Assist in training student staff for summer cleaning projects.
• Assist maintenance with basic repairs and lockouts; snow removal as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Bend, kneel, climb ladder up to 6 ft

Overtime availability

Stable work history

Flexible schedule

Duties as requested

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview of Custodian

The Housing Department is seeking a Housing and Resident Custodian for our New Calumet Hall Dorm. This position will ensure a well-maintained facility to promote a clean, safe and healthy environment for Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students and staff. Provide custodial services for facilities, primarily in the Residence Hall public areas which include but are not limited to entranceways, stairwells, lounges, hallways, restrooms and residential rooms. Provide assistance in the absence of other custodial members to ensure cleaning frequencies are met. Duties include but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, scrubbing, carpet cleaning, power washing restrooms, cleaning windows, etc. Provide cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Be able to perform job responsibilities with director minimum supervision. Must be able to travel to other PNW locations as needed.

Pay:

• $15.00/hour

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
• Occasional evening or weekend work

Duties and Responsibilities of Custodian

• Clean and sanitize public and common areas of University Village, including lobbies, conference rooms, hallways, stairwells, and public restrooms
• Clean unoccupied resident rooms and apartments, including rooms in otherwise occupied apartments. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning bedrooms, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, kitchens, vacuuming and cleaning carpet
• Moving of furniture to ensure all areas of apartments are being cleaned properly
• Perform trash and recycling duties, including but not limited to collecting and emptying trash and recycling bins throughout University Village
• Assist in training student staff for summer cleaning projects
• Assist maintenance in performing basic repairs such as replacing light bulbs and updating electronic locks
• Assist with lockouts during business hours
• Assist with snow removal

Benefits of Custodian

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Tenpaid vacation days first year of employment
• Tenpaid holidays
• Universitypaid and matchingcontribution to retirement
• University contribution to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in UniversityWellness Initiatives
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition remission for you,yourspouse and dependent childrenat any Purdue campus

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

Education of Custodian

• High school diploma/GED

Experience of Custodian

• No experience required
• Previous custodial/janitorial experience preferred

Core Competencies of Custodian

• Basic computer skills required
• Communicate and provide feedback related to Work Unit
• Must be able to bend, kneel, climb a ladder up to 6 ft. high
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs
• Demonstrate stable work history
• Ability to work adjusted schedule dependent upon area of coverage
• Ability to work overtime to meet the business needs of the University
• Perform other related duties as requested

Additional Information

Purdue University Northwest will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

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

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

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt