Senior Custodian, Day (West Lafayette, IN, US)

Purdue University

Salary: $36k
Experience: 3+ yrs
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

customer needs

About the role

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What You'll be Doing:

As a Senior Custodian, you will:

Work independently under limited supervision, provide custodial and specialized cleaning support to cover vacancies and supplement work crews anywhere on campus.
Respond to customer needs and requests, often relying on personal judgment and application of previous experience and knowledge of established practices and procedures.
Respond to campus crises situations to enhance public safety and minimize infrastructure damage.
Respond to emergency calls and assist with snow and ice removal.
May work in restricted access areas that require highly specialized procedures, training, or certification.

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:

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: $17.50

What We Are Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified Candidates Will Need:

18 months of custodial experience with 3 years of total work experience
Must have completed Building Services Custodial Development Program, or be enrolled in program within 90 days of hire
Ability to supervise and train small (3 – 10) groups
Ability to read, write and speak English; must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and customers both verbally and in writing
Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematics and effectively communicate via a computer
Good work organization ability
Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding building maintenance and security
Working knowledge of power and non-powered floor care equipment
Personal protective equipment will be required during specific work duties as determined by the department
Ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally required
Ability to work efficiently and professionally in a fast paced and diverse team setting
Will work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees or above 90 degrees
A valid US or Canadian driver's license

What’s Nice to Have:

High school diploma/GED
One year of supervision experience
Knowledge of campus buildings and locations

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 3
Pay Band S035
Job Code# 20002511

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.

About Purdue University

Public research university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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