Maintenance Repairperson

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields, and the office offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. Agency-specific benefits include an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program, and opportunities to work with military and federal partners.

About the role

You will perform cleaning, general maintenance, and minor repairs to building(s), equipment, and grounds at the National Guard Armory located in Lafayette, Indiana. You will be responsible for the entire facility and grounds, excluding military-specific areas such as kitchens (except when included in a rental agreement), OMS areas, military supply rooms, vehicle compounds, POL building, and similar spaces.

Responsibilities

• Make routine carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Check heating, air conditioning, kitchen, laundry, and maintenance equipment for efficiency and make necessary repairs.
• Install curtain rods, toilet paper and toothbrush holders, tile, screens, window glass, doors, wiring and conduits, plumbing fixtures, and other varied items.
• Check and repair electrical appliances, motors, pumps, fire alarm systems, thermostats, doorbells, and buzzers.
• Repair locks, make keys, and provide secure facility and property.
• Assist a skilled tradesperson on major projects.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of, and ability to use skills in, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and handle simple mathematical problems.
• Ability to determine malfunctions of electrical and mechanical equipment and make simple repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand schematics.
• Ability to set tile, finish concrete and plaster, and perform tuck pointing.
• Willingness to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or obtain one within 90 days of employment.

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

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may vary based on education and work experience.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• Three 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 fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies, including:
  • 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.
  • Combined 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.