{"id":4026,"date":"2026-02-26T15:08:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/?p=4026"},"modified":"2026-02-26T15:59:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:59:49","slug":"power-purdue-administrative-operations-looking-to-fill-key-campus-service-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/blog\/2026\/02\/26\/power-purdue-administrative-operations-looking-to-fill-key-campus-service-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Purdue: Administrative Operations looking to fill key campus service roles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Purdue Administrative Operations (AO) is currently recruiting for open positions within the Grounds Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Administrative Operations powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services, supporting the university\u2019s day-to-day operations as well as its long-term strategic vision. These roles support the essential services that keep Purdue\u2019s campus safe, well-maintained and operating smoothly, and they offer an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career with a highly respected organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those considering a role with the Grounds Department, the work environment is unlike a traditional office setting. \u201cYou definitely need to like the outdoors \u2014 that\u2019s our office,\u201d said Tim Reiss of the Grounds Department. \u201cEvery day is different, and you get to see the direct impact of your work across campus. It\u2019s rewarding to be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining the spaces our students, faculty and staff use every day.\u201d From maintaining landscapes to supporting campus beautification efforts, Grounds team members play a visible and vital role in shaping Purdue\u2019s environment throughout each season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AO employees benefit from the stability of year-round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth. Team members in Grounds work in collaborative environments where their contributions make a tangible difference every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recruitment effort highlights AO\u2019s commitment to growing strong, service-focused teams across campus. Encouraging qualified applicants to explore these openings and inviting AO employees to participate in the referral process helps strengthen the organization while offering valuable career opportunities to new and existing members of the Purdue community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current AO staff may participate in the Referral Bonus Program<\/a> by referring qualified candidates for open AO positions. To be eligible, the candidate must be new to Purdue, meet minimum qualifications, complete a 90-day provisional period and list the referring employee in SuccessFactors. Referring employees must be AO staff members (excluding vice president-level employees, Human Resources and hiring managers) and must submit the online referral form before the candidate\u2019s start date. Forms submitted after the start date are not eligible.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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