Job Summary

Serve as working custodian crew chief evenings for Intercollegiate Athletics facilities.  Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work schedules for full and part-time custodians.  Sweep, dust mop, machine scrub and buff floors, hallways, stairways, basketball courts, etc.  Vacuum upholstery, carpets, etc.  Clean locker rooms, rest rooms, scrub shower tiles, walls, toilets, urinals, sinks, polish fixtures, etc.   Set-up and take down-various athletic equipment for sports events.  Paint, change door latches, repair locks, hook-up scoreboard, etc.  Monitor use of buildings and rooms to ensure against unauthorized use, vandalism or theft.  Advise supervisor of the need for Physical Facilities or other resources necessary to maintain ICA facilities.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supervision:                                                   

• Serve as working custodian crew chief for Intercollegiate Athletics facilities. 
• Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work schedules ‎for full-and part-time custodians. 
• Train new custodians in cleaning procedures & techniques, safety practices and security ‎procedures, etc. 
• Supervise general cleaning and setting up for various athletic events.‎ 
• Re-assign staff to complete extra or ‎high-priority tasks. 
• Inspect work and follows up with staff if their work doesn't meet inspection. 
• Handle routine employee ‎problems.
• Answer phone, note schedule changes and additions, etc. in supervisor's absence. 
• Functionally supervise hourly regular staff and hourly temporary staff.

Supply and Inventory Control: 

• Keep track of all cleaning and maintenance items. 
• Prepare orders and present them to Superintendent for placement.‎
• Receive incoming supplies.
• Fill supply orders for service staff and track usage. 
• Order and control inventory of soft drink use ‎throughout the department and provide breakdown of usage to Athletic Business Office so accounts can be charged back.‎ 
• Maintain material safety data sheet (MSDS) as needed.‎ 
• Run errands as needed.‎

Custodial Duties:                                           

• Sweep, dust mop, machine scrub and buff floors, hallways, stairways, basketball courts, etc. 
• Vacuum upholstery, ‎carpets, etc. 
• Dust, clean, and polish furniture, equipment, ledges, railings, drinking fountains, and all interior glass and mirrors.  ‎
• Empty trash and clean walls. 
• Clean locker rooms, rest rooms, scrub shower tiles, walls, toilets, urinals, sinks, etc., polish ‎fixtures, and apply disinfectant  or other cleaning agents and equipment as needed. 
• Clean and organize mechanical rooms as ‎needed.‎

Maintenance:                                                

• Set-up and take down various equipment for sporting events. 
• Set-up bleachers for sporting events.
• Handle minor plumbing ‎repairs. 
• Perform routine checks on heating and cooling units; perform minor maintenance and adjustment. 
• Advise supervisor ‎of the need for Physical Plant or other  resources necessary to maintain ICA facilities. 
• Perform minor electrical repairs.  Paint, ‎change door latches, repair locks, hook up scoreboard, etc. 
• Preventative maintenance on Club Car vehicles.‎

Security:

• Ensure security of buildings and rooms according to Intercollegiate Athletic policies. 
• Monitor use of buildings and rooms to ensure against unauthorized use, vandalism or theft. 
• Check building systems for faults nightly.

About Us:

Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue’s 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond. Read more: Purdue Boilermakers Athletics  

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• High School/GED required
• 4 years custodian or related experience
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively with supervisors and ‎co-workers
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred

Skills needed:

• Customer service and teamwork skills necessary, ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds is ‎required
• Valid Indiana driver’s license necessary
• Must adhere to and comply with Purdue University, Big Ten ‎Conference, and the NCAA applicable rules policies, procedures, rules and ‎regulations

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.

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University