Associate Custodian, Evening

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Req Id: 43690

Job Title: Associate Custodian, Evening

City: West Lafayette

What You'll be Doing:
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities. 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. Required to respond to campus crises situations to enhance public safety and minimize infrastructure damage. Under general supervision, clean, sanitize and maintain work, learning, research and public spaces in and around campus facilities using established practices and procedures. Clean, dust and wipe furniture, walls, fixtures and surfaces. Sweep, mop or vacuum floors.

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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm

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

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

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

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:
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

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.

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Posting Start Date: 8/24/26