Maintenance Technician

The Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

Professional development and growth

Mission-driven work and accountability

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 (part-time)

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 (full-time)

Job summary

The Lutheran Child And Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable facilities for residents and staff. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, repairs, safety checks, and an on-call rotation in a mission-driven environment.

You will perform inspections, address issues proactively, and support a clean, functional campus. The position requires hands-on work, reliability, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated commercial maintenance experience.
• Ages 21 or older.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role.
• Experience in residential, campus, or institutional maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance of campus facilities.
• Identify, diagnose, and repair facility and equipment issues.
• Respond to on-call maintenance needs during nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain safety standards and organizational policies.
• Assist housekeeping as needed to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Emergency response

On-call reliability

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Status: Part-Time and Full-Time | On-Site

Compensation: Competitive hourly pay + $1,500 (part-time) & $3,000 (full-time) Sign-On Bonus

On-Call Requirement: Mandatory (one week per month)

About Lutheran Child And Family Services (LCFS)

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana/Kentucky, Inc. (LCFS) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) social service organization founded in 1883. We provide residential and community-based services to children, families, and individuals across Indiana and Kentucky.

Guided by our mission—Engaging and Empowering Families and Community with Love, Compassion, Faith, and Support—LCFS maintains safe, functional, and welcoming facilities that support healing, stability, and hope.

Learn more at lutheranfamily.org.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and well-functioning facilities for staff and residents. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, repair, safety checks, and emergency response, including mandatory on-call coverage.

This position is ideal for someone who is hands-on, safety-focused, reliable, and comfortable working independently while supporting a mission-driven environment.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

Within your first 90 days, you will:

• Complete routine facility inspections and address issues proactively
• Follow and contribute to preventive maintenance schedules and documentation
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies safely and efficiently
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and organizational policies
• Support a clean, functional environment for residents and staff

Core Responsibilities

Preventive & Routine Maintenance

• Perform daily and routine inspections of campus facilities
• Assist with planning and documenting preventive maintenance schedules
• Identify, diagnose, and repair facility and equipment issues

Repairs & Emergency Response

• Complete repairs and replacements related to facilities and equipment
• Assist with major repairs as needed
• Respond to on-call maintenance needs during nights, weekends, and holidays

Safety & Facility Support

• Identify and address safety hazards promptly
• Follow safety procedures to protect residents, staff, and property
• Assist housekeeping as needed to maintain clean and safe environments

Documentation & Team Support

• Maintain basic maintenance logs and documentation
• Support cross-training and shared knowledge of equipment and systems
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Required Skills & Capabilities

• Ability to diagnose and complete general maintenance repairs independently
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to respond calmly to urgent or emergency maintenance needs
• Reliability and willingness to participate in mandatory on-call rotation
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• Age 21 or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated commercial maintenance experience
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in residential, campus, or institutional maintenance settings

Working With Us

$1,500 (part-time) & $3,000 (full-time) Sign-On Bonus

• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Mission-driven work that directly supports community safety and care
• A team environment that values professionalism and accountability

Ready to Put Your Skills to Work?