PNW Custodian, Student Housing

Job Title: PNW Custodian, Student Housing City: Hammond Job Description: Overview of Custodian The Housing Department is seeking a Housing and Resident Custodian for our New Calumet Hall Dorm. This position will ensure a well-maintained facility to promote a clean, safe and healthy environment for Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students and staff. Provide custodial services for facilities, primarily in the Residence Hall public areas which include but not limited to entranceways, stairwells, lounges, hallways, restrooms and residential rooms. Provide assistance in the absence of other custodial members to ensure cleaning frequencies are met. Duties include but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, scrubbing, carpet cleaning, power washing restrooms, cleaning windows, etc. Provide cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Be able to perform job responsibilities with direct or minimum supervision. Must be able to travel to other PNW locations as needed. Pay: $15.00/hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Occasional evening or weekend work Duties and Responsibilities of Custodian Clean and sanitize public and common areas of University Village, including lobbies, conference rooms, hallways, stairwells, and public restrooms Clean unoccupied resident rooms and apartments, including rooms in otherwise occupied apartments. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning bedrooms, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, kitchens, vacuuming and cleaning carpet Moving of furniture to ensure all areas of apartments are being cleaned properly Perform trash and recycling duties, including but not limited to collecting and emptying trash and recycling bins throughout University Village Assist in training student staff for summer cleaning projects Assist maintenance in performing basic repairs such as replacing light bulbs and updating electronic locks Assist with lockouts during business hours Assist with snow removal Benefits of Custodian Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more Tenpaid vacation days first year of employment Tenpaid holidays Universitypaid and matchingcontribution 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,yourspouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: Education of Custodian High school diploma/GED Experience of Custodian No experience required Previous custodial/janitorial experience preferred Core Competencies of Custodian Basic computer skills required Communicate and provide feedback related to Work Unit Must be able to bend, kneel, climb a ladder up to 6 ft. high Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs Demonstrate stable work history Ability to work adjusted schedule dependent upon area of coverage Ability to work overtime to meet the business needs of the University Perform other related duties as requested Additional Information Purdue University Northwest will not sponsor employment authorization for this position 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 equal opportunity/equalaccessuniversity. Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's and applied doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW's values reflect the university's commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence. PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Collegesreport andis recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, andimpactour world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positivelyimpactsregional development. FLSA Status Non-Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr Purdue University