Building Support Specialist, Evening
About The Position
Job Summary Evening Building Support Specialist Purdue University -Indianapolis Campus Purdue University is looking for an Evening Building Support Specialist to help maintain the safe, functional, and welcoming spaces that make our vibrant campus work for students, faculty, and visitors alike. In this role, you will take ownership of evening building operations-overseeing safety compliance, coordinating campus service needs, and delivering high-quality customer support within assigned buildings. You will serve as the central liaison between building occupants and service units such as Facilities Operations, Safety and Security, and Environmental Health and Safety. Through clear communication and responsive action, you will help ensure our facilities operate smoothly and safely during evening hours. Your work contributes to Purdue's mission of advancing learning, discovery, and engagement by creating an environment where every member of our community can thrive. You will play a key role in both proactive planning and real-time problem solving, fostering strong connections across departments while promoting operational excellence and care for the campus experience. At Purdue, you'll be part of a community that values growth, collaboration, and impact. Here, your efforts contribute directly to a campus designed for innovation and belonging. This position will start as an evening shift role, Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm, during the training period. Once training is completed, this position will shift to include weekends. About Us When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. What We're Looking For
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact professionally with diverse building occupants and service teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to building needs
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for tracking work orders, inspections, and communications
- Basic understanding of building safety standards, OSHA compliance, and emergency preparedness
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort using digital tools for reporting and communication
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams
- Commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement of the campus environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a university or large institutional setting preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Overseeing safety compliance
- Coordinating campus service needs
- Delivering high-quality customer support within assigned buildings
- Serve as the central liaison between building occupants and service units such as Facilities Operations, Safety and Security, and Environmental Health and Safety
- Proactive planning and real-time problem solving
- Fostering strong connections across departments while promoting operational excellence and care for the campus experience
Benefits
- Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
