Grounds Maintenance Custodian

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana in Indianapolis is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Custodian to uphold the college’s visual standards by cleaning restrooms, hallways, classrooms, and other spaces. The role supports facilities logistics and grounds tasks as needed across campus.

The ideal candidate will perform physically demanding tasks, follow safety guidelines, and hold a high school diploma or GED, with a valid Indiana driver’s license for campus travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including frequent lifting and movement in varying conditions.
• Must be able to travel to campus buildings using College vehicles and hold a valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions with attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, hallways, classrooms, and other areas across campus.
• Support grounds maintenance and logistics as needed to assist campus facilities.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and grounds equipment as required.
• Record daily work logs and safety inspections; assist with seasonal tasks like snow removal.

Skills

Lifting and Carrying

Stair and Ladder Use

Travel Requirements

Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Grounds Maintenance Custodian

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

Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

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

• 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

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

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.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full‑facted community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations. Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace