Facility Technician
Paoli, IN, US, 47586
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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.
Role Overview:
A Facility Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the smooth operation of a building or facility's physical infrastructure and equipment. This role combines technical, mechanical, and often electrical skills, focusing on creating a safe and efficient environment for employees, visitors, or tenants. A facility technician's job varies depending on the type of facility (e.g., office building, manufacturing plant, or healthcare facility) and its specific needs, but their overarching goal is to keep operations running smoothly and safely.
Primary responsibilities Include:
- Maintenance and Repairs: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues with HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, and other facility equipment. This can include replacing filters, inspecting wiring, and repairing leaks.
- Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the facility to ensure that equipment is functioning correctly and that safety standards are met. This can help identify potential issues before they become larger problems.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure that all safety protocols are followed, and that the facility meets regulatory standards. This includes checking fire alarms, emergency lighting, and ensuring exits are accessible.
- Documentation: Keep records of maintenance schedules, repairs performed, and inspections completed. Accurate documentation helps in tracking equipment performance and planning future maintenance.
- Facility Upgrades: Assist with installations and upgrades of new equipment, as well as remodeling or improvement projects. This may involve collaborating with external contractors.
- Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory for repair supplies and tools, ensuring that necessary items are available when needed.
- Energy Management: Support initiatives to reduce energy consumption by optimizing the operation of heating, cooling, and lighting systems.
- Customer Service: Respond to service requests from occupants and provide support, ensuring their workspaces are comfortable and functional.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $22.00 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
CDL Positions:
Candidates with a current CDL will earn an additional $1 per hour for this position. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL, with training provided by INDOT, and will then earn an additional $1 per hour upon successfully obtaining their CDL.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Paoli and Tell City area.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this roles are as follows:
- Comply with all Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) safety policies and procedures.
- Operate basic highway maintenance/ traffic equipment to maintain, repair and clean highways and rights-of-way.
- Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal.
- Perform emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, bridge closures, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades.
- Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
- Perform job documentation tasks such as entry into the Work Management System (WMS).
- Maintain, repair and install traffic signs, route markers, pavement markings, etc.
- Coordinate work assigned by the Supervisor ensuring that the needed materials and equipment are available.
- Communicate and provide feedback on employee issues to the Supervisor.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
These additional duties may be performed depending on the job assignment:
Asset Inspector:
- Perform a visual and physical inspection of INDOT owned and maintained assets to evaluate maintenance needs and assign condition rating.
- Operate inspection equipment to determine location, condition rating, and operation of small culvert assets.
Bridge Maintenance & Repair Specialist
- Operate basic highway maintenance equipment, specialized bridge repair and inspection equipment for maintenance, repair, and inspection of bridge structures.
- Investigate complaints related to bridges and large culverts and coordinate to ensure follow up action is taken.
Contracts Inspector:
- Perform inspections activities and complete the related paperwork on all maintenance contracts.
Heavy Equipment Operator:
- Operate various types of heavy and specialized equipment to include, but not limited to; Gradall, Backhoes, Dozers, Vactors, Sweepers, SewerJets, Loaders, Skidsteers, Ag-spreaders, Pavers, Rollers, etc.
- Perform maintenance and repair of light and heavy equipment and hand tools (e.g., dump truck, grader, forklift, tractor-trailer, chain saw).
Herbicide:
- Operate, calibrate and set application rates for all the different types of herbicide and pesticide equipment that will be used on a routine basis. Must maintain appropriate record of all application data. .
- Serve as an independent chemical applicator and undertake landscape projects throughout the District.
Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) Coordinator:
- Drive Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC) bus or other vehicle to transport DOC to and from work locations.
- Oversee and coordinate the work with DOC offenders.
Shared workforce:
- May support construction project ensuring compliance with contracts and quality of work being performed.
- Perform sampling procedures for different types of materials.
- May perform and/or assist in aggregate testing and other types of testing such as Indiana Test Methods (ITM).
The job description 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.
What You'll Need for Success:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- Must have valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) or ability to obtain within 90 days.
- Pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
- General Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws and regulations, principles, and practices for purposes of construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of highway.
- Broad knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
- Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
May need additional requirements depending on the assigned specialty:
Heavy Equipment Operator:
- Must have valid commercial driver’s license (CDL Class A).
- Six months training or 6 months experience in operation of heavy construction equipment
Herbicide:
- Must be able to obtain, and maintain, a Core Herbicide and Class 6 Herbicide license.
Shared workforce:
- Must complete Certified Highway Technician Construction Courses or Highway Technician Testing Courses as applicable.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Evansville
Nearest Secondary Market: Jasper
