Job Description
Req Id:
39278
Job Title:
Custodian, Associate
City:
west lafayette
Job Description:
What You'll be Doing:
As an Associate Custodian (Night), you will:
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities.
- Learn to provide custodial services for the University in areas such as: classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces.
- Develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests.
- Provide building access by locking and unlocking areas as scheduled by the department.
- Perform grounds-keeping, snow removal and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
- Required to respond to campus crises situations to enhance public safety and minimize infrastructure damage
Apply Today!
Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus beautiful year-round and enjoy a benefits packaged 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
DAYS/HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Hourly Rate: $15.00 plus $0.45 shift differential for a total of $15.45 per hour.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- No formal education or experience required.
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
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 1
- Pay Band: S030
- Job Code: 20002509
Posting Start Date:
10/14/25