Grounds Maintenance Custodian II

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid professional development

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis – Downtown is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Custodian II to maintain restrooms, hallways, classrooms and outdoor spaces, ensuring the campus meets the college’s visual standards.

The role includes cleaning, logistics support, seasonal grounds work, and operating hand power tools and equipment. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, with pay between $15.00 and $17.00 per hour, full-time benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle heavy lifting as needed.
• Safely navigate stairs, ramps, and ladders during daily tasks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Physically demanding role requiring endurance and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general safety inspections of facilities and grounds.
• Apply chemicals and fertilizers as needed for grounds maintenance.
• Maintain mulch beds, plant trees and shrubs, and care for planters.
• Operate hand power tools and larger grounds equipment.
• Manage trash, logs, and daily reports; assist with snow removal as seasons demand.
• Provide backup in various departments when needed.
• Set up and clean for outdoor events.

Skills

Lifting and carrying

Stair and ladder use

Travel requirements

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Custodian II

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

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

• Lifting and Carrying: Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Heavier lifting 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 and 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 facilities and grounds.
• Apply chemicals and fertilizers, including herbicides and pesticides.
• Maintain and prep mulch beds across campus, including weeding and replacement.
• Plant and care for trees and shrubs, installing plants within open beds and planters.
• Operate and maintain hand power tools and larger grounds equipment.
• Maintain existing public open spaces, monitoring trash cans and collecting trash.
• Maintain daily report records and work orders, including gas receipts and work logs.
• Perform seasonal work such as snow removal, aeration, and weeding throughout all seasons and weather conditions.
• Provide backup in various department areas (mail, copy, shipping, custodial, events) when needed.
• Set up and clean up for periodic outdoor events.
• Assist with loading and unloading of trucks and grounds deliveries.

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.

Benefits

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 orthodontia coverage.
• Vision plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program offering no‑cost confidential counseling, legal, and financial planning services.
• 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.