Facilities & Grounds Technician (southern IN)

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana•Columbus, IN

About The Position

The Facilities & Grounds Technician maintains and repairs equipment, buildings, and physical grounds throughout facilities operated by Goodwill Legacy Group. The role performs general repairs, preventive maintenance, relocations, and installations, with ongoing attention to quality, safety, customer relations, and performance. The Technician records maintenance data and completes assigned work orders through the department’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This is a full-time traveling role based in the southern Indiana area. The Technician travels 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 position requires physical work, including extended periods standing and walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The starting pay is $19 per hour.

Requirements

No degree or credential is required.
Proficiency in carpentry, including measuring, wall anchoring, drywall finishing, and hardware installation, and experience with a variety of hand tools.
Effective oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication and listening skills.
Ability to work collaboratively 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.
Sound judgment when following written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions and applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Initiative, accountability, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to recognize risks and follow safety protocols.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and, if an accident occurs, submit to and pass a 10-point drug screen.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and eligibility 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, and crouching; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; climbing and balancing; and talking and hearing.
Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with exposure to loud noises, outdoor weather, and moving mechanical parts, and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, with risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using a CMMS to handle work orders and preventive maintenance checklists.
Facility maintenance experience, 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 at Goodwill locations.
Travel to off-site locations using a company service vehicle to provide grounds services and routine maintenance.
Perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical work, and furniture relocation.
Disassemble mechanical equipment and tools, repair or replace worn or broken parts, reassemble equipment, and adjust mechanical devices as needed.
Inspect completed repairs and perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
Operate basic hand and machine tools while following safety procedures.
Update and complete work orders in a timely manner using the CMMS, including entering maintenance and repair information.
Communicate with Facilities management, customers, service contractors, and others to coordinate scheduling and repair activities.
Maintain required training and pursue opportunities for continuous 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, and premiums
Retirement planning options with company matching
Discount programs, including a 20% discount at Goodwill retail stores immediately upon hire
Daily pay options