Campus Facilities Technician: Hands-On Maintenance & Safety

Ivy Tech Community College; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a facilities maintenance specialist to coordinate upkeep of campus facilities across East Chicago, Crown Point, and Gary. The role involves reading blueprints, performing electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, and coordinating with campus staff on planned projects.

The position requires reading and interpreting technical documents, ensuring safety, and supporting emergency repairs. Frequent travel between locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to operate power tools and light machinery.
• Ability to read safety rules and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and upkeep of facilities with campus personnel.
• Assist in emergency repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Maintain computer control systems (HVAC, security, etc.).
• Assist in repairs to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry tasks.
• Read blueprints and schematics to plan work and materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a facilities maintenance specialist to coordinate upkeep of campus facilities across East Chicago, Crown Point, and Gary. The role involves reading blueprints, performing electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, and coordinating with campus staff on planned projects.

The position requires reading and interpreting technical documents, ensuring safety, and supporting emergency repairs. Frequent travel between locations is expected.