Job Description
Req Id:
38931
Job Title:
Associate Custodian
City:
west lafayette
Job Description:
What You'll be Doing:
- Fulfillment/pride in the maintenance of facilities in a high-volume residential dining court. Others can see your work as they glance at the dining court.
- Develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests.
- Learn to provide custodial services for a variety of areas including floors, carpets, walls, windows, bathrooms, and offices.
- Provide building access by locking and unlocking areas as scheduled by the department.
- Inclusion in a team that has been making and contributing to #nextmoves, even during a global pandemic
- On-the-job training
Your professional growth is in your hands. Career progression starts at Associate Custodian, with opportunities to advance to Custodian and then Senior Custodian.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10pm - 6:30 am
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- Six months custodial experience
- 24 months total work experience
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 required
- 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; includes the wearing personal protective equipment as required
- Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs frequently, and up to 60 lbs occasionally required
- Work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees
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) OR Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan OR Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- 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
- Purdue University is an EO/EA employer
Career Stream
- Administrative and Operational Support 2
- Pay Band: S030
- Job Code: 20002510
Posting Start Date:
9/19/25