Maintenance Technician

Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington is seeking a qualified individual to join its team as a Maintenance Technician. This full-time role is essential in maintaining the safety, functionality, and overall upkeep of campus buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of tasks, including responding to maintenance work orders, conducting preventative maintenance, supporting minor construction projects, assisting with event setup, and operating mechanical and HVAC systems. In addition to maintenance responsibilities, this position also includes custodial duties to help ensure campus spaces remain clean and presentable for students, faculty, and staff.

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 Technician plays a key role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and overall upkeep of Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington’s campus buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. This full-time position is responsible for performing a wide range of tasks including responding to maintenance work orders, conducting routine and preventative maintenance, assisting with event setups, operating mechanical and HVAC systems, and supporting minor construction projects. In addition to maintenance responsibilities, this role includes custodial duties to help ensure campus spaces remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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.

• 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.

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.<