Full Time Maintenance Technician

The Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Indianapolis to keep facilities safe, reliable, and well‑functioning for staff and residents. You will perform preventive maintenance, conduct inspections, and respond to issues on a schedule that includes evenings.

This hands-on role requires independence, safety focus, and reliability, with mandatory on-call coverage and weekend/evening hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial maintenance experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections across facilities.
• Diagnose and repair facility systems and equipment.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies, including on-call nights, weekends, holidays.
• Maintain safety standards and complete basic maintenance logs.
• Support cross-training and teamwork.

Skills

Maintenance diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Emergency response

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and well-functioning facilities for staff and residents. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, repair, safety checks, and emergency response, including mandatory on-call coverage.

Schedule

Wednesday – Sunday Evenings

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and well-functioning facilities for staff and residents. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, repair, safety checks, and emergency response, including mandatory on-call coverage.

This position is a great fit for someone who is hands-on, safety-focused, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a mission-driven environment. With a regular Wednesday through Sunday evening schedule, it’s also an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a second job or extra income outside traditional Monday–Friday hours.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

Within your first 90 days, you will:

• Complete routine facility inspections and address issues proactively
• Follow and contribute to preventive maintenance schedules and documentation
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies safely and efficiently
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and organizational policies
• Support a clean, functional environment for residents and staff

Core Responsibilities

Preventive & Routine Maintenance

• Perform daily and routine inspections of campus facilities
• Assist with planning and documenting preventive maintenance schedules
• Identify, diagnose, and repair facility and equipment issues

Repairs & Emergency Response

• Complete repairs and replacements related to facilities and equipment
• Assist with major repairs as needed
• Respond to on-call maintenance needs during nights, weekends, and holidays

Safety & Facility Support

• Identify and address safety hazards promptly
• Follow safety procedures to protect residents, staff, and property
• Assist housekeeping as needed to maintain clean and safe environments

Documentation & Team Support

• Maintain basic maintenance logs and documentation
• Support cross-training and shared knowledge of equipment and systems
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Required Skills & Capabilities

• Ability to diagnose and complete general maintenance repairs independently
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to respond calmly to urgent or emergency maintenance needs
• Reliability and willingness to participate in mandatory on-call rotation
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• Age 21 or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated commercial maintenance experience
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in residential, campus, or institutional maintenance settings