Seasonal Facilities Worker

State of Indiana • La Porte, IN

49d • $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.

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