Part-Time Facilities, Maintenance Technician

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care

Counseling services

Retirement benefits

Fee remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a part-time Building Grounds Maintenance Specialist to support groundskeeping across campus. The role includes operating equipment, trimming trees and shrubs, maintaining beds, and helping with snow plowing to keep walkways safe.

The position emphasizes safety, dependability, and teamwork with faculty and staff, with benefits including courses, professional development, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate and maintain lawn maintenance equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds work including trimming trees and shrubs and maintaining planting beds.
• Maintain road and building signage and keep lots and sidewalks clear of debris.
• Assist with snow plowing/shoveling and salting walks.

Skills

Read

Work independently

Operate lawn equipment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Serves as one of the part-time Building Grounds Maintenance Specialists for Ivy Tech Community College Buildings during the Monday through Friday work weeks.

Area of primary responsibility is to service and operate equipment for grounds maintenance as assigned.

Job Description Professional Standards:

As a member of a professional team whose difficult job it is to achieve the highest possible standards of maintenance, it is essential that every member of the Maintenance team demonstrates professionalism that will result in a high level of productivity and efficiency.

Professionalism includes the following responsibilities:

• Job Knowledge - includes learning and following correct maintenance procedures; exercising the skills needed to use equipment, parts and supplies; managing time and exercising judgment in following instructions.
• Dependability - includes being on time for work, giving a full day's work, and proper reporting. It also includes efficient use of time to complete a job as quickly and thoroughly as possible, following department policies and working safely. You are a part of a team, and the efficient operation of the team depends upon the reliability of each member.
• Behavior - demonstrates positive behavior toward their work, and toward the College including interest in the job, initiative in making suggestions and improving the work. Must maintain confidential information, valuables, and safeguard property and equipment.
• Initiative - exercise judgment and adapt procedures and working patterns to deal with the unexpected. Any regular or major change in assignment must be discussed with your supervisor. Day-to-day alterations may be made to cope with special circumstances at the judgment of the Building Maintenance Specialist.

Main duties required by this candidate:

• Perform grounds work. This work includes trimming trees and shrubs, maintaining planting beds and applying ground chemicals and pest control as needed.
• Plant and maintain annual flower beds. This includes watering flower beds as needed.
• Maintain road and building signage, ensuring that lots, drives and sidewalks are clear of any debris or trash and applying light cold patch materials where needed.
• Assist with snow plowing/shoveling and salting walks.

The above listed duties and responsibilities will include lifting and physical exertion. Guidelines for single person lifting: NO REPETITIVE LIFTING OF OBJECTS OVER 50 POUNDS. A one‑time lift or movement of objects may be necessary but only using accepted lifting procedures and using extreme caution. If repetitive lifting exceeds the guidelines, seek additional assistance.

Benefits:

Free Ivy Tech courses up to 6 credit hours per semester per person for employees and dependents after six (6) full months of employment, Professional Development opportunities, and more.

Compensation: $19.00/hr a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED with knowledge of or experience in maintenance work required. Must be able to: read; work independently; operate hand / maintenance tools, operate lawn maintenance equipment and maintain working relationships with faculty, and staff. Driving is an essential function of this position. The incoming employee must hold a valid Indiana driver's license and complete the Driver Approval Form to obtain authorization from the Systems Office for operating any College-owned, leased, or rented vehicles as part of their job responsibilities.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our part‑time employees. These benefits include:

• Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre‑tax or post‑tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

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.

At Ivy Tech, you'll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana's only full‑fledged community college, we're deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you'll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations.

Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace