Maintenance Custodian – Evening Shift

Ivy Tech Community College•Kokomo, IN

15h•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.
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.
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