Job Description
Req Id:  39953
Job Title:  Custodian, Associate
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

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What You'll be Doing:

As an Associate Custodian (Day), 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 package 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

  

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Hourly Pay: $15.00 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, including wearing personal protective equipment as required
  • Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally
  • 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

What We’d Like You To Know:

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
  • 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 

Career Stream

  • Administrative and Operational Support 1
  • Pay Band: S030
  • Job Code: 20002509

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

 

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.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.

Posting Start Date:  12/3/25