Job Description
Req Id:  39278
Job Title:  Custodian, Associate
City:  west lafayette
Job Description: 

What You'll be Doing:

As an Associate Custodian (Night), you will:

  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities.
  • Learn to provide custodial services for the University in areas such as: classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces.
  • Develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests.
  • Provide building access by locking and unlocking areas as scheduled by the department. 
  • Perform grounds-keeping, snow removal and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
  • Required to respond to campus crises situations to enhance public safety and minimize infrastructure damage

 

Apply Today!

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus beautiful year-round and enjoy a benefits packaged designed for you and your family – both now and in the future:

  • Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
  • Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
  • Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
  • Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
  • Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

 

DAYS/HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Hourly Rate: $15.00 plus $0.45 shift differential for a total of $15.45 per hour.

 

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

  • No formal education or experience required.

 

Skills needed:

  • Must complete onboarding training, or be enrolled in program within 90 days of hire
  • 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 work in a team environment
  • Learn and follow safety procedures; includes the wearing personal protective equipment as required
  • Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally required
  • Work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees

 

What's Nice to Have:

  • One year of general work experience
  • A valid US or Canadian Driver's License

Additional Information:

  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible For Overtime) OR Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan OR Defined Contribution Waiting Period
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
  • Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

  • Administrative and Operational Support 1
  • Pay Band: S030
  • Job Code: 20002509
Posting Start Date:  10/14/25