Job Description
Req Id:  38666
Job Title:  Custodian Days
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

Serve as a custodian in an Intercollegiate Athletic Facility and be responsible for the care, cleaning and minor maintenance of offices; corridors; meeting rooms; stairways; lobbies; display cases; restrooms; weight rooms; practice field; elevator; water fountains; and the grounds surrounding the ICA Complex including snow removal.

 

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 5am – 1:30pm 

 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Serve as a custodian in an Intercollegiate Athletic Facility and be responsible for the care, cleaning and minor maintenance of: offices; corridors; meeting rooms; stairways; lobbies; display cases; restrooms; weight rooms; practice fields; elevator; water fountains; and the grounds surrounding the ICA Complex including snow removal.
  • Perform various other duties including driving University vehicle to transport equipment.
  • Will at times assist with setup and/or tear down for special events, practices, and competitions.
  • May at times be asked to fill in for absent co-workers and/or to work in other ICA facilities.
  • Will be expected to inform Superintendent or crew chief of the need for attention or repairs to ICA facilities or equipment 

 

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

  • HS Diploma or GED required
  • Two (2) years of experience

 

Skills needed:

  • Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
  • Customer service and teamwork skills necessary, ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds is required.
  • Valid Indiana drivers license necessary.
  • Must adhere to and comply with Purdue University, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA applicable rules policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 
  • MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally
  • May be exposed to: heavy machinery, Extreme heat (above 90°) , Extreme cold (below 32°), Machinery with moving parts 

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
  • Purdue University is an EO/EA University

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
Posting Start Date:  9/16/25