Grounds/Maintenance Worker

Campus Facility Services (CFS) provides Indiana University Indianapolis students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a high-quality physical environment through maintenance, grounds, and custodial services for over 70 buildings, parking garages, and 300+ acres of lawns, trees, plantings, sidewalks, and parking lots. The department partners with IU Capital Projects on campus renovation and new construction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, and edges turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip, and edger.
• Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways, and walls.
• Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees, and shrubs; applies mulch.
• Prunes trees, shrubs, vines, and hedges.
• Applies seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.
• Rakes leaves.
• Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment.
• Participates in a variety of general maintenance tasks, including:
  • Minor wall/drywall repair and painting.
  • Minor plumbing-related repairs (faucet washers, clogged toilets, fountains, irrigation, etc.).
  • Maintaining parking lots and signage, clearing storm water grates, painting curbs and striping lots, and filling potholes.
  • Collecting trash and items to be recycled.
  • Checking lighting fixtures and changing/replacing light bulbs.
• Transports parts, tools, equipment, and materials.
• May wash vehicles, check and top off fluid levels, and deliver vehicles for maintenance or servicing.
• Drives University vehicles as needed.
• Works any shift as needed, including 24-hour emergency response and snow removal activities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
• 1 year of experience with landscape or grounds-related work or 1 year of experience with light general maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Skills

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, time management, and priority-setting skills.
• Commitment to quality and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to acquire knowledge in area of specialty; thorough and dependable.
• High level of accuracy, even under pressure; excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents and drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication, listening, and customer relationship-building skills.
• Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed for a job.
• Ability to operate:
  • Riding and push mowers.
  • Power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer.
  • Tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck.
  • Basic hand and power tools, truck and trailer, string trimmer.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance of grounds-related equipment.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to apply seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.
• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications.
• Physical ability to:
  • Remain in a stationary position and move about the workplace for long durations.
  • Operate machinery, tools, and controls.
  • Ascend/descend ladders/stairs and position oneself in low-level positions.
  • Detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases.
  • Ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces for inspections.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
• Available to work during inclement weather (e.g., snow and ice) when emergencies require campus support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Learn more about benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.