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Custodial Supervisor

Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN, USPosted Sep 10, 2026
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What You'll be Doing:

The successful candidate for this Custodial Supervisor position will supervise the shift custodial operations of 25-40 custodians assigned to up to 20 buildings in the Building Services Department. Plan, coordinate and schedule custodial activities including the requisition of general custodial supplies, inventory for assigned buildings, and approve and monitor work hours, overtime and flextime. Travel among buildings and inspect individual areas for compliance with customer service and department standards, safety procedures, etc. Consult with General Manager on status of daily shift activities and advise of problems and/or needs. Foster teamwork and 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 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

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need:

  • Associate's 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 driver's license

Preferred:

  • 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 Plan 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 Equal Opportunity/Equal Access university. 

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