Part-Time Facilities, Maintenance Technician

Professional Standards

As a member of a professional team whose difficult job it is to achieve the highest possible standards of maintenance, it is essential that every member of the Maintenance team demonstrates professionalism that will result in a high level of productivity and efficiency. Professionalism includes the following responsibilities:

• Job Knowledge - includes learning and following correct maintenance procedures; exercising the skills needed to use equipment, parts and supplies; managing time and exercising judgment in following instructions.
• Dependability - includes being on time for work, giving a full day's work, and proper reporting. It also includes efficient use of time to complete a job as quickly and thoroughly as possible, following department policies and working safely.
• Behavior - demonstrates positive behavior toward their work, and toward the College including interest in the job, initiative in making suggestions and improving the work. Must maintain confidential information, valuables, and safeguard property and equipment.
• Initiative - exercise judgment and adapt procedures and working patterns to deal with the unexpected. Any regular or major change in assignment must be discussed with your supervisor. Day-to-day alterations may be made to cope with special circumstances at the judgment of the Building Maintenance Specialist.

Perform Maintenance And Support Services

Performs maintenance and support services in the following areas:

• Perform grounds work. This work includes trimming trees and shrubs, maintaining planting beds and applying ground chemicals and pest control as needed.
• Plant and maintain annual flower beds. This includes watering flower beds as needed.
• Maintain road and building signage, ensuring that lots, drives and sidewalks are clear of any debris or trash and applying light cold patch materials where needed.
• Assist with snow plowing/shoveling and salting walks.

Benefits

• Free Ivy Tech courses up to 6 credit hours per semester per person for employees and dependents after six (6) full months of employment.
• Professional Development opportunities.

Compensation

• $19.00/hr
• A maximum of 28 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED with knowledge of or experience in maintenance work required.
• Must be able to: read; work independently; operate hand / maintenance tools, operate lawn maintenance equipment and maintain working relationships with faculty, and staff.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. The incoming employee must hold a valid Indiana driver's license and complete the Driver Approval Form to obtain authorization from the Systems Office for operating any College-owned, leased, or rented vehicles as part of their job responsibilities.

Additional Information

• Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include: Health & Wellness, Employee Assistance Program, Financial & Retirement Benefits, and Educational Benefits.
• For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.