Maintenance Repairperson

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About The Adjutant General's Office

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

Role Overview

Performs cleaning, general maintenance, and minor repairs to building(s), equipment and grounds at the National Guard Armory located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Incumbent is responsible for the entire facility and grounds excluding those areas of military responsibility such as: kitchens (except when included in a rental agreement), OMS areas, military supply rooms, vehicle compounds, POL building and other like areas.

Salary Statement

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Make routine carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Check heating, air conditioning, kitchen, laundry, and maintenance equipment for efficiency and make necessary repairs.
• Install curtain rods, toilet paper and toothbrush holders, tile, screens, window glass, doors, wiring and conduits, plumbing fixtures, and other varied items.
• Check and repair electrical appliances, motors, pumps, fire alarm systems, thermostats, doorbells, and buzzers.
• Repair locks, make keys and provide secure facility and property.
• Assist a skilled trades person on major projects.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Working knowledge of, and ability to use skills in, carpentry, masonry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and to handle simple mathematical problems per the mentioned duties above.
• Ability to determine malfunctions of electrical and mechanical equipment and make simple repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand schematics.
• Ability to set tile, finish concrete and plaster and to do tuck pointing.
• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid new parent leave
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.