Job Description
Req Id:  36465
Job Title:  Service Maintenance Worker
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

Serve as a member of the indoor service/maintenance staff for Recreation and Wellness. This position assists with the upkeep of over 470,000 sq ft of indoor recreational sports facilities. Perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs on the building and all commercial fitness equipment. Diagnose and fix issues throughout the facilities.  Assist without outdoor maintenance, as needed.

 

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

 


What We’re Looking For:                                

  • GED/High School diploma or above
  • Three years’ experience in a maintenance or trade position.

 

                         
Skills needed:

  • General knowledge of power tools
  • Working knowledge of fitness equipment.
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
  • Proficient use Microsoft Office.
  • Basic understanding of iPad usage.
  • Communication in a team environment.

 

 

 

Additional Information:

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
  • Purdue 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)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

 

 

Who We Are:

  • Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

 


EOE / AA:

  • Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

 

Education

Typically requires a high school diploma/GED

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
Posting Start Date:  4/21/25