Facilities Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Facilities Maintenance Technician serves the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Fort Wayne District and is responsible for buildings and grounds maintenance across the district. The role also performs highway maintenance, repairs, emergency response, winter operations, equipment upkeep, and related documentation. Depending on the assignment, additional duties may include asset inspections, bridge maintenance and inspection, contract inspections, heavy equipment operation, herbicide application, or support for construction projects and materials testing. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. The position traditionally starts at $22.00 per hour, which may be adjusted based on education and work experience. Employees with a current CDL and district-required endorsements receive an additional $1 per hour. Employees without a CDL have 90 days to obtain the required CDL and endorsements, after which they receive the additional $1 per hour. CDL training is provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
- Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
- Have general knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws, regulations, principles, and practices related to highway construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair.
- Have broad knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Be able to read, interpret, and follow technical documents.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
- Be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
- For the Heavy Equipment Operator assignment: hold a valid Class A CDL and have six months of training or experience operating heavy construction equipment.
- For the Herbicide assignment: be able to obtain and maintain Core Herbicide and Class 6 Herbicide licenses.
- For the Shared Workforce assignment: complete Certified Highway Technician Construction Courses or Highway Technician Testing Courses, as applicable.
- A degree is not required; a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) applying relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
- Be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Comply with all Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) safety policies and procedures.
- Operate basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to maintain, repair, and clean highways and rights-of-way.
- Perform winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
- Perform emergency response activities, including cleanup, traffic control, bridge and lane closures, sign placement, and erecting barricades.
- Inspect and routinely maintain equipment, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
- Complete job documentation, including entries in the Work Management System (WMS).
- Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings, and related items.
- Coordinate assigned work with the Supervisor and ensure necessary materials and equipment are available.
- Communicate and provide feedback on employee issues to the Supervisor.
- Depending on assignment, inspect INDOT assets, assess their condition, and operate inspection equipment for small culvert assets.
- Depending on assignment, maintain, repair, and inspect bridge structures; investigate bridge and large culvert complaints and coordinate follow-up.
- Depending on assignment, inspect maintenance contracts and complete related paperwork.
- Depending on assignment, operate and maintain heavy or specialized equipment and hand tools.
- Depending on assignment, operate and calibrate herbicide and pesticide equipment, record application data, apply chemicals, and undertake landscape projects.
- Depending on assignment, support construction projects by checking contract compliance and work quality, and perform materials sampling and testing.
Benefits
- Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities
- Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
- Two fully funded pension plan options
- Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Paid community service leave
- Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
- Free parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
