Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

About the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board: 

The Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board is the governing body of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, located in Plainfield, Indiana. The Board is comprised of 17 members, who have been appointed by the governor. The board sets the requirements and criteria for the basic training of law enforcement officers throughout the State of Indiana, which became mandatory in 1972. 

Role Overview:

Incumbent serves as a Building Custodian Supervisor within the Housekeeping Department of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). The incumbent is considered a “working” supervisor and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the work of the custodial staff. Incumbent ensures that the academy buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. The incumbent reports to the Director of Support Services.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $37,648.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE)
• Experience as a Building Custodian
• A minimum of three (3) years custodian or housekeeping experience preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Must have a valid Indiana driver’s license

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Manage custodial department to ensure effective and efficient cleaning methods are followed
• Supervise custodial staff ensuring compliance with agency and State policies and procedures
• Assign tasks to custodial staff to facilitate workflow according to Academy schedule
• Perform administrative and payroll functions
• Clean by dusting, mopping, washing, vacuuming, polishing, disinfecting or scrubbing all surfaces of furniture, furnishings, floors, walls and any other surfaces
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies where necessary
• Clean and maintain, wax and polish finishes on floors
• Strip and wax floors, as required
• Clean carpets, as required
• Request and store cleaning supplies and materials and provide routine maintenance on cleaning tools and equipment
• Store cleaning equipment and supplies in a safe and orderly manner
• Clear and clean waste container and dispose of refuse and recyclables
• Move furniture and equipment as request by housekeeping supervisor
• Report any repairs needed to facilities maintenance
• Provide support to and work with other team members
• Other duties as assigned

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: 

• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, mentor, and develop employee skill sets
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow
• Experience with and knowledge of standard cleaning procedures and equipment
• Ability to comprehend product labels and instructions to ensure safe product handling
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to perform a physically demanding shift requiring constant activity and the need to manage mid weight equipment
• Must have working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and comprehend new computer programs
• Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure using diplomacy, courtesy and tact

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• 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
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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
• 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

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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.