Job Description
Req Id:  39280
Job Title:  Associate Custodian
City:  west lafayette
Job Description: 

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What You'll be Doing:

As an Associate Custodian (Night), you will:

  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment across University facilities
  • Provide custodial duties in classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces
  • Build positive relationships with building occupants and respond to service requests
  • Lock and unlock areas according to departmental schedules 
  • Assist with groundskeeping, snow removal, and other assigned tasks
  • Respond to campus emergencies as needed to support public safety and protect University property

 

Apply Today!

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus beautiful year-round and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family – both now and in the future:

  • Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
  • Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
  • Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
  • Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
  • Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

  

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10:30 pm to 7:00 am

Hourly Pay: $15.00 plus $0.70 shift differential for a total of $15.70

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need:

  • 6 months of custodial experience
  • 24 months of 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
  • 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

 

What's Nice to Have:

  • One year of general work experience
  • A valid US or Canadian Driver's License

What We’d Like You To Know:

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
  • 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 
  • Purdue University is an EO/EA employer 

 

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 of tight community and unlimited potential.

Career Stream

  • Administrative and Operational Support 2
  • Pay Band: S030
  • Job Code: 20002510
Posting Start Date:  10/23/25