Custodian, Day shift

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Hammond, INDIANA
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Overview of Custodian, Day Shift

Purdue University Northwest Building Services department is seeking a Day Shift Custodian.  This position ensures the cleanliness, safety and appearance of assigned buildings in accordance with established standards. Ensure departmental services are completed within established frequencies while working with customers to minimize their inconvenience and maintain satisfaction.  May coordinate, schedule, assign and inspect the work activities for a group of custodial employees.
Pay 

  • $14.50-$14.75/hour depending on experience

Schedule:

  • 9am – 5:30pm   Monday – Friday

Duties and Responsibilities of Custodian, Day Shift
  • Setup and dismantle furniture and equipment for events
  • Work directly with event sponsor and customers for any special needs during the event
  • Work with scheduling department to identify customer expectations
  • Provide support to the University for office, furniture, and equipment moves
  • Will travel between PNW locations for moves
  • Disassemble and reassemble items as needed to move effectively and efficiently
  • Work with the customer to determine time of delivery and placement of furniture/equipment
  • Utilize PNW Building Services vehicles (box truck/lift, pickup truck)
  • Perform custodial functions in assigned buildings/areas including but not limited to: mopping, waxing, sweeping, scrubbing, stripping, & buffing floors. Disinfecting toilets and sinks. Cleaning walls & washing windows. Areas include but are not limited to: stairwells, lounges, hallways, gym, offices, classrooms/conference rooms, laboratories, vending/lounges, restrooms, Library, cafeteria/dining.  Replenish restroom supplies.
  • Safely use cleaning chemicals, load chemical dispensers, deliver supplies to areas as needed
  • Perform recycling duties which include but not limited to picking up and emptying recycling bins throughout various building on campus
  • Responsible for the operations at the campus warehouse including organization and cleaning
  • Perform clean up after floods, vandalism, fires, etc
  • Operate and maintain power and non-power equipment including; mops, shovels, brooms, pressure washers, scrubbers, power floor sweepers, shampooers, vacuums, high-speed floor machines, buffers, walk behind floor machines and floor machine riders
  • Perform re-lamping of lights

Benefits of Custodian, Day Shift
  • Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
  • Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
  • Ten paid holidays
  • University paid and matching contribution to retirement
  • University contribution to Health Savings Account –  
    • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
     

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.
PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores.  You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

 


Education of Custodian, Day Shift
  • High school diploma/GED

Experience of Custodian, Day Shift
  • No experience required
  • Previous custodial/janitorial experience preferred

Core Competencies of Custodian, Day Shift
  • Work effectively & efficiently with others in a team-oriented environment or while working individually
  • Maintain constructive relationships/partnerships with co-workers through positive demonstration of Facilities Services Operating Values
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Communicate & provide feedback related to Work Unit, Team, and self-evaluation
  • Must have the ability to provide excellent service to internal & external customers with excellence being defined as a very strong performance that regularly exceeds expectations
  • Valid driver’s license required & must be an acceptable vehicle driver under the Purdue University Risk Management Standards
  • Must be able to bend, kneel, climb a ladder up to 10' high
  • Demonstrate stable work history
  • Ability to work adjusted schedule depending on coverage needs
  • Ability to lift and carry 50-80 lbs frequently, and up to 100+ lbs occasionally
  • Work overtime periodically to meet the business needs of the University
  • Must be able to travel to other PNW locations as needed

Additional Information

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

 

Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

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