Seasonal Facilities Worker

State of Indiana • Winamac, IN

44d • $18

About The Position

This role as a seasonal facilities worker is responsible for participating in preventative maintenance and/or maintenance repair work at the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) buildings and grounds. Incumbent follows general instructions and standard practices of the trade. Location: This position is in INDOT's LaPorte District, position based out of Winamac. Pay Rate: This position pays an hourly rate of $18.00. A Day in the Life: The essential elements of the job duties: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period. Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected]. Current Employee? Click here to apply.

Requirements

• Valid high school diploma or GED, preferred
• One (1) year of work experience, maintenance preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing and walking for long periods of time
• Candidate will be required to submit to and pass a drug test as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Oversees the work of outside contractors, making sure assigned work is completed appropriately and as scheduled, as well as in a safe and efficient manner
• Identifies, makes recommendations to the proper parties, and takes appropriate action to ensure timely correction of maintenance issues/problems at all district facilities
• Oversees operation and maintenance of the facility and/or buildings to minimize the interruption of service to various operations
• Assists in ensuring that the facility and grounds are in a constant state of survey readiness from a maintenance perspective
• Initiates repair parts order requests, recommends items for inventory stock, and monitors use
• Provides service and repairs to various facilities motors, panels, transformers, lighting systems, brine systems
• deer burners, lift stations, propane dispensers
• Performs support work with/for other crafts/trades
• Installs commercial doors and hardware

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees