Laborer/Grounds Crew

About the role

Work for Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Richmond State Hospital

Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction. As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services. Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment. We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services. We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service.

Salary Statement

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day In The Life

• Serve as a general maintenance person to inspect and maintain all facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform routine carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained to operate equipment and are properly educated to follow established safety policies and procedures.
• Navigate and assist with recreational special events as needed.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory of incoming supplies, materials, and repair parts.
• Responsible for major and minor equipment, vehicle, and vessel repairs.
• Maintain grounds which may include mowing, weeding, aerating, spraying, fertilizing, and tree trimming or removal.
• Maintain all roads such as painting, snow plowing, sanding, and salting, repaving, or repairing.
• Provide public safety on property, provide assistance in an emergency, or aid in rescue of accident victims.
• Assist law enforcement with investigation of illegal activities on properties.
• May assist and perform wildlife resource management

Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

What You'll Need For Success

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, general maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of an ability to use skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Ability to a wide array of hand and power tools.
• Ability to determine malfunctions of electrical and mechanical equipment and make simple repairs.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, vessels, and large equipment.
• Ability to do basic math and bookkeeping for use in property operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Cumulative 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.