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Purdue University

Custodian Evening

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$32,947 / year median in Indiana

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Req Id:
43564
Job Title:
Custodian Evening City:
West Lafayette Job Description:
Job Summary Join the team behind the student-athlete experience. At Purdue University, we never stop in our pursuit of excellence, and that commitment extends beyond the classroom and competition venues. As a Custodian with Intercollegiate Athletics, you'll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for student-athletes, coaches, staff, and fans. Through your dedication to maintaining athletic facilities and supporting events, you'll help ensure our spaces are ready for training, competition, and success. If you take pride in your work, value teamwork, and enjoy making a visible impact every day, we invite you to join a community that works together to build something bigger than itself.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and minor upkeep of offices, locker rooms, weight rooms, meeting spaces, restrooms, practice fields, and other Intercollegiate Athletics facilities. Perform routine inspections and report facility or equipment maintenance needs to supervisors. Assist with the setup and teardown of athletic events, practices, competitions, and special events. Operate University vehicles to transport equipment and supplies as needed. Support other Athletics facilities and teams by providing coverage and assistance when operational needs arise. Help create a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for student-athletes, staff, and visitors. Hours for this position are Tuesday - Saturday from 3:00pm - midnight.
About Us:
Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue's 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond.
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Purdue Boilermakers Athletics What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
HS Diploma or GED Two (2) years' experience Skills needed: Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively with supervisors and ‎co-workers Customer service and teamwork skills necessary, ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds is ‎required. Valid Indiana drivers license necessary. Must adhere to and comply with Purdue University, Big Ten ‎Conference, and the NCAA applicable rules policies, procedures, rules and ‎regulations.‎
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.
Additional Information:
Purdue's benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/ 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 Compensation Information:
Administrative and Operational Support 2 Pay Band S030 Job Code#20002510 Link to
Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines:
https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php EOE Purdue University is an EO/EA University Apply now
Posting Start Date:
8/12/26