Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington is looking for an individual to join their team as a Maintenance and Custodial Technician. This full-time position plays a key role in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of campus facilities, equipment, and grounds. The ideal candidate will handle a mix of custodial tasks, preventive maintenance, event setup, and minor construction work while ensuring a welcoming and well-kept environment for students, faculty, and staff. Applicants should have prior experience in facility maintenance and custodial services, with strong customer service skills and a commitment to supporting a safe, inclusive campus.
Hourly Rate: $17-$19
Work Hours: Monday through Thursday 7AM-4PM
Rolling interviews will occur until the position is filled.
Benefits: No waiting period
We offer excellent benefit options (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.).
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (with the election of a consumer driven health plan).
Employer contribution of 10% towards a retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required).
Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (paid every two weeks).
Vacation Time: 5.34 each pay for first 2 years, then increases to 6.15 after 2 years.
9 Paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Winter recess: The College also observes an official closing of 4 standard work week days between the observed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays. This is known as Winter Recess.
Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying dependents.
Professional Development opportunities.
BASIC FUNCTION AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Maintenance and Custodial Technician is responsible for ensuring the safety, cleanliness, functionality, and overall upkeep of Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington’s buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment. This role combines custodial duties with facilities maintenance, responding to work orders, assisting with events and projects, performing routine preventive maintenance, and supporting minor construction tasks. Reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Clean and maintain assigned campus areas including restrooms, classrooms, common areas, and offices.
• Empty trash, clean whiteboards, dust, mop, vacuum, and sanitize surfaces.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors as needed.
• Open and secure campus buildings as required.
• Operate and maintain assigned mechanical, custodial, and HVAC equipment.
• Perform assigned work orders in a timely manner and update the online work order system.
• Participate in routine preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Assist supervisor with safety inspections and maintain documentation.
• Respond to building system and intrusion alarms; alert appropriate personnel as needed.
• Report facility deficiencies and recommend improvements to processes and practices.
• Perform seasonal maintenance tasks including snow removal, landscaping, and grounds upkeep.
• Maintain combustion engine-driven equipment and small tools.
• Load, unload, and deliver equipment and supplies across campus.
• Move furniture and equipment; assist with office setups and event arrangements.
• Assist in minor construction projects such as painting, drywall, and flooring.
• Install copper water lines, drain lines, plumbing fixtures, and pneumatic systems.
• Install and maintain conduit, electrical wiring, outlets, switches, and related systems.
• Understand and apply proper safety procedures including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) compliance.
• Operate building automation systems and maintain proper documentation.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and ordering approved maintenance supplies.
• Respond to campus emergencies and be available for off-shift hours including evenings and weekends.
Customer Service:
• Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and student-focused attitude through approachability, adaptability, and professionalism.
• Support a welcoming, inclusive campus environment where all individuals are valued.
• Actively engage in solving issues for students, faculty, staff, and guests beyond surface-level solutions.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students with safety, facilities, or directional concerns in a helpful and courteous manner.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience in facilities cleaning and floor maintenance.
• Experience in general building maintenance and basic trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry).
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate degree or post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with building automation systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
