Department
PHYSICAL PLANT (EA-PHYP-IUEAA)
Department Information
Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.
Indiana University East values people of different backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement. Learn more about IU East.
Job Summary
The Indiana University East Physical Plant is currently seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join our team in a second shift role supporting both custodial and grounds operations on campus. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Performs a range of custodial and general maintenance tasks to support campus cleanliness and upkeep.
- Maintains campus grounds, including planting, watering, and caring for flowers, shrubs, and other greenery.
- Assists with snow and ice removal as needed to ensure safe walkways and entrances.
- Serves as backup support for mailroom operations as needed.
- Carries out additional duties as assigned including routine building maintenance and custodial work.
General Responsibilities
- Coordinates and participates in campus office moves and special event set-up.
- Performs mail room and shipping/receiving duties. May deliver packages or mail as needed. Perform duplicating services as needed.
- Performs grounds, custodial, and snow removal duties as needed. Assists with handling campus emergencies and inclement weather by responding to fire alarms, tornado sirens, and directing building occupants to shelter locations.
- Performs capital asset tagging and inventory tasks. May order custodial or other necessary supplies in support of campus operations.
- May perform light maintenance around campus such as replacement of ceiling tiles/panels, replacement/repair of campus signage, minor building maintenance, or basic vehicle maintenance duties (washing, vacuuming interiors, fluid level checks, etc.). May coordinate scheduled maintenance and repair of campus vehicles.
- Serves as backup and fills in for other campus positions during vacations, leaves, absences, etc. performing basic tasks in support of campus services and functions.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 1 year of experience in light maintenance, custodial work, or related area
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to be flexible and manage priorities as needed
- Ability to assist with custodial, grounds and light maintenance tasks
- Ability to work in team environment, and to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people
- Ability to read, write English, make judgment decisions and calculations for mixing chemicals
- Ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials
- Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU East Campus
Richmond, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$31,200 per year
Work Hours
This position is 2nd shift.
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- 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 our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family: General Services
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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