Maintenance Custodial Engineer

About the Role: The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the College's visual standards by ensuring that restrooms, hallways, classrooms, and other areas are consistently clean and wellmaintained. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Physical Requirements

Lifting and Carrying:

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Heavier lifting or movement tasks should be done with

assistance.

Stair and Ladder Use:

• Move safely up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders as part of the work.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to various campus buildings using College vehicles.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Indiana driver's license.

Physical Stamina:

• Must be detail-oriented, thorough, and flexible to adapt to changing tasks and environments.
• Physical effort is required, including heavy lifting, bending, twisting, and working in various environmental conditions (hot and cold).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including working on ladders, lifting over 50lbs repetitively, twisting, bending, and working in varying environmental conditions.
• Competence in following both oral and written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in an academic or state organization.
• Industry-related training or certifications relevant to custodial work.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining floor scrubbers, carpet extractors,
commercial equipment and industrial vacuums.
• Knowledge OSHA safety standards.

Major Responsibilities:

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated
with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the
parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable
regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Routine Cleaning:

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, classrooms, common areas, offices, corridors, lounges, carpets, and hard floor surfaces.

Work Order Tasks:

• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned through the work order system by Supervisor.

Emergency Response:

• Respond to emergencies such as spills, accidents, and safety concerns promptly and effectively.

Customer Service and Student Advocacy:

• 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.

Problem Resolution:

• Go beyond surface-level answers for problems and work to identify and resolve issues quickly and professionally.

Assist Security:

• Aid security when needed and ensure proper key control.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by the College's insurance carrier.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• 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

Retirement & Financial Security

• 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

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• 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)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.