Laborer

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Wellness rewards

Pension plans

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a general maintenance professional to inspect and maintain facilities, grounds, and equipment across sites. You will perform routine carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs while ensuring safety policies are followed.

Responsibilities include supporting events, assisting with purchasing and inventory, and maintaining roads and equipment. A HS diploma and practical experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel with reasonable accommodations.
• General maintenance knowledge and ability to apply it.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry basics.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctions and perform simple repairs.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and large equipment.
• Basic math and bookkeeping for property operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Train staff on safety policies and procedures.
• Support recreational events as needed.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory of supplies.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Carpentry basics

Hand and power tools

Math & bookkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Vehicles operation

Job description

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA):

IDOA helps to ensure the smooth function of state government, finding efficient and effective solutions to government-wide needs.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Serveas a general maintenance person to inspect and maintain all facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Performroutine carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Ensureall employees are properly trained to operate equipment and are properly educated to follow established safety policies and procedures.
• Direct, assist, and supportrecreational special events as needed.
• Assistwith purchasing and inventory of incoming supplies, materials, and repair parts.
• Responsible for major and minor equipment, vehicle, and vessel repairs.
• Maintaingrounds which may include mowing, weeding, aerating, spraying, fertilizing, and tree trimming or removal.
• Responsible for maintaining all roads such as painting, snow plowing, sanding, and salting, repaving, or repairing.
• Responsible for providing public safety on property, provide assistance in an emergency, or aid in rescue of accident victims.
• Assistlaw enforcement with investigation of illegal activities on properties.
• May assist and perform wildlife resource management
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You’ll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, general maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of an ability to use skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Ability to a wide array of hand and power tools.
• Ability to determine malfunctions of electrical and mechanical equipment and make simple repairs.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, vessels, and large equipment.
• Ability to do basic math and bookkeeping for use in property operations.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .