Maintenance Custodial Engineer

Ivy Tech Community College•Indianapolis, IN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the College's visual standards by ensuring that restrooms, hallways, classrooms, and other areas are consistently clean and well-maintained. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including working on ladders, lifting over 50lbs repetitively, twisting, bending, and working in varying environmental conditions.
Competence in following both oral and written instructions.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Heavier lifting or movement tasks should be done with assistance.
Move safely up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders as part of the work.
Must be able to travel to various campus buildings using College vehicles.
Must hold or be able to obtain an Indiana driver's license.
Must be detail-oriented, thorough, and flexible to adapt to changing tasks and environments.
Physical effort is required, including heavy lifting, bending, twisting, and working in various environmental conditions (hot and cold).
High school diploma or GED.
A valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by the College's insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an academic or state organization.
Industry-related training or certifications relevant to custodial work.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, commercial equipment and industrial vacuums.
Knowledge OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize restrooms, classrooms, common areas, offices, corridors, lounges, carpets, and hard floor surfaces.
Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned through the work order system by Supervisor.
Respond to emergencies such as spills, accidents, and safety concerns promptly and effectively.
Demonstrate strong customer service by being approachable, adaptable, and solution focused. Show a positive attitude and support student success by addressing concerns in a professional manner.
Go beyond surface-level answers for problems and work to identify and resolve issues quickly and professionally.
Aid security when needed and ensure proper key control.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services