Grounds Maintenance Technician

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician to keep campus exteriors clean and well-maintained. You will help with landscaping, mulch beds, and planting across multiple sites, and assist with ligature grounds tasks as needed.

The role requires physical stamina, a valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will work mainly Monday to Friday in all seasons and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and repetitive motions.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions with attention to safety.
• Willingness to operate ladders and grounds equipment when required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol grounds and inspect for cleanliness and safety concerns.
• Apply chemicals, herbicides, and pesticides as needed following safety rules.
• Maintain mulch beds, plantings, and open bed plans across campus.
• Operate hand tools and larger grounds equipment; assist with snow removal in season.
• Load/unload deliveries and support event setup/cleanup as needed.

Skills

Physically fit

Valid driver's license

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance TechnicianLocation: IndianapolisJob Type: Full-timeClassification: N-2Pay Range: $15.00-$17.00/HourWork Hours: Monday to FridayReports To: Facilities Grounds CoordinatorWho 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 RequirementsLifting 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 groundsPatrol assigned area and inspect the grounds for cleanliness and potential concerns.Application of chemicals and fertilizersApply herbicides and pesticides as needed.Maintaining and prepping mulch beds across campusWeeding, herbicide treatments, and replace mulch as needed.Planting and caring of trees and shrubsInstalling plants withing open beds as well as the planters across campus.Operate and maintain hand power tools and larger grounds operations equipmentWill use equipment ranging from small hand tools to large ride on equipment.Maintain existing public open space areasCheck trash cans and collect trash in all outdoor public spaces.Maintain daily report records and work ordersGas receipts as well as daily work logs.Seasonal work such as snow removal, aeration, and weedingWork is performed during all seasons and all types of weather.Provide back up in various areas of the department when neededMail room, Copy room, Shipping and Receiving, custodial, events, etc.Event set-up/clean-upPeriodic 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 & WellnessMultiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contributionDental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontiaVision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesWellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness RewardsFlexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent careRetirement & Financial Security10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two yearsBasic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverageShort-term and long-term disability benefitsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenTuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programsPaid professional development opportunitiesWork‑Life BalanceGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recessFlexible work arrangements where availablePaid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)Paid parental leave (4 weeks)Additional PerksEligibility for Public Service Loan ForgivenessAdditional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail servicesIvy 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.