Grounds Maintenance Custodian II

Physical Requirements

• 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.

• Move safely up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders as part of the work.

• Must be able to travel to various campus buildings using College vehicles.

• Must hold or be able to obtain an Indiana driver's license.

• 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.

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.

• Patrol assigned area and inspect the grounds for cleanliness and potential concerns.

• Apply herbicides and pesticides as needed.

• Weeding, herbicide treatments, and replace mulch as needed.

• Installing plants withing open beds as well as the planters across campus.

• Will use equipment ranging from small hand tools to large ride on equipment.

• Check trash cans and collect trash in all outdoor public spaces.

• Gas receipts as well as daily work logs.

• Work is performed during all seasons and all types of weather.

• Mail room, Copy room, Shipping and Receiving, custodial, events, etc.

• Periodic outdoor events throughout the year.

• Expected to assist in unloading of grounds deliveries and equipment.

• High school diploma or GED.

• A valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by the College's insurance carrier.

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision 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

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)