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Req Id:

43120

Job Title:

Associate Custodian, Night City:

West Lafayette Job Description:

What You'll be

Doing:

Assist in maintaining, or may maintain, a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities. Provide custodial services for university classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces. In addition, one or more of the following may be an essential function of this position: (a) drive a university owned vehicle during work shift, (b) work a non-traditional schedule, see posted shift schedule, (c) learn and perform specialized cleaning procedures. May provide building access by locking and unlocking areas as scheduled by the department. May develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests. This position represents a dual-level posting and will be filled as an Associate Custodian or Custodian. The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. 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:

Sunday-Wednesday + Saturday, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

Starting Pay:

$15.00 plus $0.70 shift differential for a total of $15.70

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience (S1)

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, including wearing personal protective equipment as required Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally Work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees Education and Experience (S2)

Qualified Candidates Will Need:

Six 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 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; including 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:

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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 Career Stream Administrative and Operational Support 1

Pay Band:

S030

Job Code:

20002509 Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band:

S030

Job Code:

20002510

Career Path Maker:

https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer. Apply now

Posting Start Date:

7/16/26