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Custodian, Associate

Job in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 47907, USA
Listing for: Purdue University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Janitor, Maintenance Worker
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 USD Hourly USD 15.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Job Description

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.

Benefits
  • 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-Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm

Hourly Pay: $15.00 per hour, plus benefits

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, 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
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
  • 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:

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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.

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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