PHYSICAL PLANT (EA-PHYP-IUEAA)

Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.

Indiana University East values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.

• Coordinates and participates in campus office moves and special event set-up.
• Performs mail room and shipping/receiving duties. May deliver packages or mail as needed. Performs duplicating services as needed.
• Performs grounds, custodial, and snow removal duties as needed. Assists with handling campus emergencies and inclement weather by responding to fire alarms, tornado sirens, and directing building occupants to shelter locations.
• Performs capital asset tagging and inventory tasks. May order custodial or other necessary supplies in support of campus operations.
• May perform light maintenance around campus such as replacement of ceiling tiles/panels, replacement/repair of campus signage, minor building maintenance, or basic vehicle maintenance duties (washing, vacuuming interiors, fluid level checks, etc.). May coordinate scheduled maintenance and repair of campus vehicles.
• Serves as backup and fills in for other campus positions during vacations, leaves, absences, etc. performing basic tasks in support of campus services and functions.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of experience in light maintenance, custodial work, or related area

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to be flexible and manage priorities as needed
• Ability to assist with custodial, grounds and light maintenance tasks
• Ability to work in team environment, and to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to read, write English, make judgment decisions and calculations for mixing chemicals
• Ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials
• Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

$31,200 annually

Indiana University East

Richmond, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: General Services

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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