Maintenance Custodian – Evening Shift

Ivy Tech Community College • Kokomo, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian helps keep campus buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. This role supports daily operations by maintaining classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas to keep buildings as attractive as possible. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Competence in following both oral and written instructions.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team
• Must be able to travel to various campus buildings using College vehicles.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Indiana driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an academic or state organization.
• Industry-related training or certifications relevant to custodial work.
• Prior custodial or cleaning experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, classrooms, common areas, offices, corridors, lounges, carpets, and hard floor surfaces. Responsibilities include emptying trash and recycling, refilling restrooms, and cleaning supplies
• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned through the work order system by the Custodial Lead.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies such as spills, accidents, and safety concerns. Report maintenance or safety issues to supervisors.
• Assist with custodial and janitorial needs for campus events, including maintaining restrooms, event spaces, entrances, lobbies, and common areas. Support room set up for classes, meetings, and events.
• Use cleaning equipment and supplies safely. Follow all Ivy Tech safety policies, established cleaning standards, and applicable OSHA guidelines. Properly handle and store cleaning chemicals using Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and use required personal protective equipment (PPE). Report unsafe conditions and incidents to a supervisor.
• Secure of all facilities at completion of operations. Provide assistance to campus security when needed and ensure proper key control.
• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan with 10% Employer contribution, no match necessary, with no waiting period.
• Excellent Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, and bereavement.
• Paid holidays: 9 paid holidays, plus paid winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
• Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.
• Tuition Assistance is available for those pursuing higher education, including undergraduate and graduate certificates, degrees, and doctoral programs, at any federally recognized regionally accredited institution.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED