Job Description
Req Id:  38960
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: Thursday - Sunday, 10 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

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