Grounds Maintenance Custodian II
- Indianapolis
- Full time
- Posted
Location: Indianapolis – Downtown
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: N-2
Pay Range: $15.00-$17.00/Hour
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Reports To: Facilities Grounds Coordinator
Who We Are:
We are a open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”
Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.
About the Role:
The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the College's visual standards by ensuring that restrooms, hallways, classrooms, and other areas are consistently clean and well-maintained. In addition to regular cleaning duties, this position will support campus facilities by assisting with logistics and grounds maintenance as needed.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Physical Requirements
Lifting and Carrying:
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Heavier lifting or movement tasks should be done with assistance.
Stair and Ladder Use:
Move safely up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders as part of the work.
Travel Requirements:
Must be able to travel to various campus buildings using College vehicles.
Must hold or be able to obtain an Indiana driver's license.
Physical Stamina:
Must be detail-oriented, thorough, and flexible to adapt to changing tasks and environments.
Significant physical effort is required, including heavy lifting, bending, twisting, and working in various environmental conditions (hot and cold).
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including working on ladders, lifting over 50 lbs repetitively, twisting, bending, and working in varying environmental conditions.
Competence in following both oral and written instructions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an academic or state organization.
Industry-related training or certifications relevant to custodial work.
Major Responsibilities:
The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Conduct general safety inspections of the facilities and grounds
Patrol assigned area and inspect the grounds for cleanliness and potential concerns.
Application of chemicals and fertilizers
Apply herbicides and pesticides as needed.
Maintaining and prepping mulch beds across campus
Weeding, herbicide treatments, and replace mulch as needed.
Planting and caring of trees and shrubs
Installing plants withing open beds as well as the planters across campus.
Operate and maintain hand power tools and larger grounds operations equipment
Will use equipment ranging from small hand tools to large ride on equipment.
Maintain existing public open space areas
Check trash cans and collect trash in all outdoor public spaces.
Maintain daily report records and work orders
Gas receipts as well as daily work logs.
Seasonal work such as snow removal, aeration, and weeding
Work is performed during all seasons and all types of weather.
Provide back up in various areas of the department when needed
Mail room, Copy room, Shipping and Receiving, custodial, events, etc.
Event set-up/clean-up
Periodic outdoor events throughout the year.
Responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks as necessary.
Expected to assist in unloading of grounds deliveries and equipment.
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
A valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by the College's insurance carrier.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Job ID: JR0000107980