Job Summary
Join the team behind the student-athlete experience. At Purdue University, we never stop in our pursuit of excellence, and that commitment extends beyond the classroom and competition venues. As a Custodian with Intercollegiate Athletics, you'll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for student-athletes, coaches, staff, and fans. Through your dedication to maintaining athletic facilities and supporting events, you'll help ensure our spaces are ready for training, competition, and success. If you take pride in your work, value teamwork, and enjoy making a visible impact every day, we invite you to join a community that works together to build something bigger than itself.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and minor upkeep of offices, locker rooms, weight rooms, meeting spaces, restrooms, practice fields, and other Intercollegiate Athletics facilities.
- Perform routine inspections and report facility or equipment maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Assist with the setup and teardown of athletic events, practices, competitions, and special events.
- Operate University vehicles to transport equipment and supplies as needed.
- Support other Athletics facilities and teams by providing coverage and assistance when operational needs arise.
- Help create a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for student-athletes, staff, and visitors.
Hours for this position are Tuesday – Saturday from 3:00pm – midnight.
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:
- HS Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years’ 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.
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
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S030
Job Code#20002510
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University