Campus Services Coordinator, Physical Facilities

Department

PHYSICAL PLANT (EA-PHYP-IUEAA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) East , a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelors degrees and selected masters degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.

Indiana University East values a variety 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. Learn more about IU East.

The IU East Physical Plant maintains a high-quality physical environment that is safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. We support and enhance student learning, faculty teaching, and all non-academic programs. Serving all departments and agencies across the IU East campus, we enthusiastically support community activities and events. The Physical Facilities Team is committed to providing professional, high-quality services to everyone who uses campus facilities.

Job Summary

The Indiana University East Physical Plant is seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to join our team. These hands-on positions support custodial and grounds operations and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs a range of custodial and general maintenance tasks to support campus cleanliness and upkeep.
• Maintains campus grounds, including planting, watering, and caring for flowers, shrubs, and other greenery.
• Assists with snow and ice removal as needed to ensure safe walkways and entrances.
• Serves as backup support for mailroom operations as needed.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned including routine building maintenance and custodial work.

General Responsibilities

• 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. Perform 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid drivers license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal 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.

Working Conditions / Demands

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 ones 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.

Additional Information

We have 2 positions available on 1st shift and one position available on 2nd shift. Applicants may indicate their shift preference if contacted for an interview.

Work Location

IU East Campus

Richmond, Indiana

This is an in person position.

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

Work Hours

1st Shift

6:30 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday

2nd Shift

12:00 PM-9:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Benefits Overview

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

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: General Services

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Posting Disclaimer

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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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

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