Career Opportunities
Be part of an employee team focused on providing safe, reliable and transformative services to the Purdue community.
Administrative Operations powers Purdue University through the successful realization of day-to-day campus operations—grounds and building upkeep, utilities production and distribution, purchasing, public safety services. We also support the University’s strategic vision for the future through the planning and execution of the capital construction portfolio, master planning efforts, real estate and space administration and much more.
Apply Now
Apply now to join our team! Administrative Operations is actively looking to fill a number of open positions, specifically custodial, engineering, grounds, maintenance and public safety positions. Click the links below to explore open positions within the organization.
Open Positions by Field
- Custodial, Housekeeping and Skilled Trades
- Dining and Catering
- Engineering
- Environment and Sustainability
- Facilities Management and Physical Plant
- Grounds and Landscaping Services
- Office Administration
- Planning, Design, Construction and Facilities Management
- Project Management
- Public Safety, Security and Emergency Services
- Secretarial and Clerical
Featured Career
Associate Custodian (Night)
Building Services in Administrative Operations is looking to hire an associate custodian to help maintain a clean, safe,and healthy environment in campus facilities. You're invited to apply to this position and help make an impact for the campus community.
Candidate Resources
Opportunities for Growth
The Administrative Operations organization provides a wide variety of career paths and opportunities for growth.
Jay Wasson, vice president and chief public safety officer for Physical Facilities and Public Safety, has taken advantage of the opportunities available and secured several prmotions during his time at Purdue University. Read more about his journey at not only Purdue, but also with Purdue Global.
Referral Bonus Program
Did someone in Administrative Operations encourage you to apply? If so, mention their name in your application and they could receive a $500 bonus.
You must be new to Purdue University and complete your 90-day provisional period in order for the person who referred you to get their bonus.