Maintenance Custodian II

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Custodian II to maintain cleanliness and visual standards across the campus. The ideal candidate will engage in routine cleaning, support event needs, and demonstrate strong customer service in a collaborative college environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting over 50 lbs.
• Competence in following both oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, classrooms, and common areas.
• Assist with logistics and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Respond to emergencies such as spills and safety concerns.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Custodian II
Location: Indianapolis – Downtown
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: N-2
Pay Range: $15.00 - $17.00
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (1 opening)
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (1 opening)
Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (1 opening)
Reports To: Assistant Director of Custodial Operations.

Who We Are:
We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure
student success for all.

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.

* 3 Openings for this position

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:

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.

• Routine Cleaning:
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, classrooms, common areas, offices, corridors, lounges, carpets, and hard floor surfaces.
• Work Order Tasks:
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned through the work order system by the Custodial Lead.
• Emergency Response:
  • Respond to emergencies such as spills, accidents, and safety concerns promptly and effectively.
• Event Support:
  • Assist with custodial/janitorial needs for campus events, including restrooms, event rooms, trash removal, and the cleaning of entrances, lobbies, and common areas.
• Customer Service and Student Advocacy:
  • Demonstrate strong customer service by being approachable, adaptable, and solution-focused. Show a positive attitude and support student success by addressing concerns in a professional manner.
• Inclusive Environment:
  • Engage in behaviors that create and foster an inclusive environment, where all individuals feel valued and supported.
• Problem Resolution:
  • Go beyond surface-level answers for problems and work to identify and resolve issues quickly and professionally.
• Assist Security:
  • Provide assistance to security when needed and ensure proper key control.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by the College's insurance carrier.

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.

About Us

Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Offering services to the entire state of Indiana, we’re here to educate, motivate, and inspire students every day. We do that by featuring some of the most advanced technologies and training facilities, making higher education accessible through more affordable tuition, and providing smaller class sizes for more individualized attention. By sharing our joy of learning, we hope to ignite the curiosity and passion in our students that will help them discover their greatest potential.

Our Culture

We’re highly collaborative, with a friendly and helpful culture that is very different from a four-year college. Innovation is another value that sets us apart — we are always looking for ways to make things better for our students, faculty, and staff. One of our key goals is to foster creativity and innovation in employees. More than anything, you’ll find yourself inspired each day by the camaraderie, positivity, and dedication that surrounds you at Ivy Tech.