Custodial Supervisor, Nights

Req Id: 43069

Job Title: Custodial Supervisor, Nights

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

What Youll be Doing:

The successful candidate for this Custodial Supervisor position will supervise shift custodial operations for 25-40 custodians assigned to up to 20 buildings within the Building Services Department. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and scheduling custodial activities; requisitioning general custodial supplies; maintaining inventory for assigned buildings; and approving and monitoring work hours, overtime, and flextime.

The Custodial Supervisor will travel among assigned buildings and inspect individual areas for compliance with customer service standards, department expectations, safety procedures, and other operational requirements. This position will consult with the General Manager regarding daily shift activities and provide updates on operational challenges, concerns, and resource needs. The successful candidate will foster teamwork and support staff professional development.

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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 10% 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 Were Looking For

Education and Experience

Qualified Candidates Will Need:

• Associates degree in supervision or related field
• Supervisory experience
• In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience (Associate's degree and 3 years of supervisory experience or a High School Diploma and 5 years of experience)

Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Must have proven leadership and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, employees and peers
• Conflict resolution skills needed
• Strong computer skills required including knowledge of Outlook, word processing and spreadsheets
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematics
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions during snow removal operations
• A valid US or Canadian drivers license

Whats Nice to Have:

• Five years supervisory experience
• Custodial experience and supervision
• Knowledge of campus buildings
• Working knowledge of custodial techniques

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: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

• Management 1
• Pay Band: S060
• Job Code: 20003266

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: 7/17/26