Job Summary
Building Operations Clerk (Senior)
Department of Chemistry / West Lafayette, Indiana
The Department of Chemistry is seeking a dependable and service-oriented professional to support the daily operations of several academic and research facilities. This position plays an important role in maintaining building functionality, supporting occupants, and helping ensure a safe and efficient environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
What You'll Do
Working with limited supervision, you will independently support departmental operations across multiple buildings by:
- Managing building key records and coordinating security access.
- Maintaining card swipe access and security permissions.
- Tracking inventory, equipment, and surplus materials.
- Submitting and monitoring maintenance work orders and facility service requests.
- Serving as a point of contact for building occupants, vendors, maintenance personnel, and security staff to help resolve operational issues.
- Assisting with building-related projects, equipment moves, and facility support activities.
- Supporting emergency response and building safety initiatives when needed.
- Performing light maintenance tasks and helping coordinate repairs and improvements.
- Providing responsive customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Why This Role?
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment where no two days are exactly the same. You'll play a visible role in supporting the infrastructure and operations that help faculty, students, and researchers succeed while working with a dedicated team that values reliability, service, and continuous improvement.
If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, building relationships, and helping keep operations running smoothly, we'd welcome your application.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience with customer relations, office skills and knowledge of a maintenance environment
Skills Required:
- Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in verbal communication and writing skills
- Computer and related software skills such as Word, Excel, Outlook
- Initiative to start and complete projects
- Maintain a positive, respectful attitude with team members and customers
Additional Information:
- Purdue University 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
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Who We Are
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EOE employer.