Facilities & Grounds Technician (southern IN)

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana•Columbus, IN

About The Position

The Facilities & Grounds Technician maintains and repairs equipment, buildings, and grounds at facilities operated by Goodwill Legacy Group. This full-time traveling role is based in the southern Indiana area and includes general repairs, preventive maintenance, relocations, and installations, with a focus on quality, safety, customer relations, and performance. The Technician updates and completes assigned work orders using the department’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The role involves traveling to off-site locations in a company service vehicle to perform grounds services and routine maintenance, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical work, and furniture relocation. The Technician also disassembles and repairs mechanical equipment and tools, uses basic hand and machine tools, and performs scheduled preventive maintenance. The position requires regular communication with Facilities management, customers, contractors, and others to coordinate work. Goodwill Legacy Group states that no degree or credential is required and values demonstrated capability, continuous learning, and professional development.

Requirements

No degree or credential is required.
Proficiency in carpentry tasks such as measuring, wall anchoring, drywall finishing, installing hardware, and using a variety of hand tools.
Effective oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication and listening skills.
Ability to work well with others and contribute to team or project outcomes.
Ability to provide professional, positive, and effective service to internal and external customers.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, and follow technical documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, electrical schematics, and procedure manuals.
Familiarity with computers, tablets, and smartphones for applications and email correspondence.
Ability to make sound judgments when following written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Initiative, ownership, strong work ethic, professionalism, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to recognize risks and follow safety protocols.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and submit to and pass a 10-point drug screen if accidents occur.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and qualify under the district’s insurance carrier to drive a district vehicle.
Ability to perform hard to very hard physical work, including spending more than eight hours standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crawling, or crouching; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching; climbing; balancing; talking; and hearing.
Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds and manage exposure to loud noises, outdoor weather, and moving mechanical parts; occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, as well as risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision abilities, with ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using a CMMS for work orders and preventive maintenance checklists.
Experience in facility maintenance, individually or as part of a team, involving upkeep of buildings and surrounding grounds; constructing, installing, maintaining, or repairing equipment or building fixtures; and troubleshooting issues to identify root causes and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and perform routine maintenance of facilities and grounds across Goodwill locations.
Travel to off-site locations in a company service vehicle to perform grounds services and maintenance, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical work, and furniture relocation.
Disassemble mechanical equipment and tools; repair or replace worn or broken parts; reassemble equipment; adjust mechanical device components; and inspect completed repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
Operate basic hand and machine tools while following safety procedures.
Update and complete work orders in the CMMS, entering maintenance data and repair information accurately and on time.
Communicate and coordinate scheduling and repair activities with Facilities management, customers, service contractors, and others.
Maintain required training and seek opportunities for development and growth.
Cross-train and assist in other areas to build skills and contribute to the department.

Benefits

Continuing education and leadership development
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Sabbatical leave
Parental leave
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pretax health spending account
Dependent care spending account
Retirement planning options with company match
Discount programs, including a 20% discount at Goodwill retail stores immediately upon hire
Daily pay options