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Building Manager

Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN, USPosted Jul 20, 2026
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Job descriptionReq 771465100

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The Building Manager is responsible for:

  • ensuring that the daily operations of PMU and Stewart Center run smoothly.
  • supporting the operation of various entities within PMU and Stewart Center, including retail, hospitality, programs, and student organizations.
  • leading emergency action procedures in the event of an emergency and works to ensure the facilities are safe.
  • maintaining a presence in the facilities by proactively moving throughout the buildings.
  • solving complex problems through critical thinking and reasoning.

Successful candidates will be able to work independently and interdependently.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Building Operations
  • Support the Guest Experience
  • Problem Solving
  • Emergency Response

 

Responsibilities & Transferable Skill Development:

Students employed in this role will develop and demonstrate a number of transferable skills essential for future employment success.  Key skills and responsibilities associated with this position include:

 

Leadership

  • Support the operation of various entities within PMU and Stewart Center
  • Provide support and guidance to PMU and Stewart Center staff and guests
  • Supervise the Building Attendant and provide performance feedback
  • Function as the Incident Commander in the event of an emergency in accordance with the PMU emergency action plan

 

Ways of Thinking

  • Understand and be able to interpret facility policies and procedures
  • Critically think through complex problems to make decisions

 

Independence/Interdependence

  • Collaborate with various entities within PMU and Stewart Center to serve guests, execute programs and operations
  • Conduct thorough building rounds of each floor in PMU and Stewart Center
  • Assist with equipment and facility setup/take down procedures
  • Complete operational opening and closing tasks

 

Communication

  • Tailor communication in order to effectively resolve conflict
  • Complete operational reports to communicate shift summaries, facility updates, and feedback

 

Diversity and Inclusion

  • Acknowledge and support guests with unique needs and diverse backgrounds
  • Maintain positive public relations and rapport with PMU & Stewart Center staff, partners, and guests

Employee Class

Student

Benefits Eligibility

NO

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
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