Groundskeeper Technician/Facilities

The Groundskeeper Technician will ensure all outdoor areas are well-maintained, clean and attractive to all employees, students, and visitors to campus. This position is responsible for outdoor space maintenance during all seasons, such as mowing, trimming, landscaping, and clearing snow and ice. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Perform regular grounds and landscaping maintenance such as mowing lawns, string trimming, mulching, pruning, trimming and caring for plantings at campus locations in Kokomo, Logansport and Peru. Removing trash and debris by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, sidewalks, parking lots and entrances to the campus. Provide routine maintenance of all lawn care equipment and snow removal equipment. Able to operate commercial lawn mowers, trimmers, tractors, snowblowers and other power equipment needed to maintain the facility grounds. Performs maintenance to buildings such as painting, power washing, window cleaning, sweeping, etc. May assist the facilities team with general fleet vehicle maintenance and scheduling mechanical service when appropriate Assist with the delivery of supplies, materials, parcels and equipment throughout the service area. Other duties as assigned. Salary Range: $17-$18 per hour, depending on experience. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED required Ability to work alone as well with others Initiative and ability to work without supervision, when required Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements to be an authorized driver of a college vehicle Willingness and ability to earn a commercial applicator certification Willingness and ability to participate in the Ivy Tech Building Construction Apprenticeship program All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, chairs, scaffolds, and furniture Candidate must be able to work from ladders and must have the ability to operate and work from mechanical lifts BENEFITS OFFERED This is a full-time position with benefits, available immediately upon hire. Enjoy outstanding benefits, including: Retirement Plan with 10% Employer contribution, no match necessary, with no waiting period. Excellent Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, and bereavement. Paid holidays: 9 paid holidays, plus paid winter break between December 25th and January 1st. Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employees, spouses, and qualifying dependents. Tuition Assistance is available for those pursuing higher education, including undergraduate and graduate certificates, degrees, and doctoral programs, at any federally recognized regionally accredited institution. Professional Development opportunities. Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program. 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. 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. 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.

Salary : $17 - $18