General Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Indianapolis Campus
Department: Facilities
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: N-5
Salary Range: $25.00-$27.00hr
Reports To: Assistant Director of Maintenance

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

•Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
•Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
•Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
•Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:

The purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor position is to coordinate the installation, maintenance and repair work for the Indianapolis campus buildings. The Supervisor will manage a team of workers, regularly inspect sites, perform safety audits, execute work as necessary, maintain equipment and assign workers to various projects. The supervisor will perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on the Indianapolis campus buildings mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment. The Supervisor will complete minor construction projects and provides supervision to others.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities.
• Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance.
• Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work as per forecasted workloads.
• Supervise and train workers.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities.
• Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time.
• Maintain all inventory, equipment, and ensure proper storage.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and practices on site.
• Conduct preventative maintenance work.
• Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work.
• Conduct safety inspections as scheduled.
• Establish strategies to meet workload demands on time.
• Ability to work with other team members and vendors to complete work.
• Ability to lead a team on a multi-building campus adhering to high standards of customer service.
• The ability to read, write, and understand instructions relating to maintenance tasks.
• Individuals must have valid driver’s license and be insurable by the College insurance carrier.
• Must have the ability to use hand and power tools in this trade.
• Must be able to work from blueprints and plans.
• Strong knowledge of building trades, and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Effective performance management.
• Fantastic organizational and leadership skills.
• Great eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related communication tools.
• Great time management skills.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have at least five years of experience in related maintenance work.
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Ability to manage a team of diverse workers, regularly inspect sites and perform safety audits, execute work as necessary, maintain equipment and assign workers to various projects.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate in maintenance trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) or at least 3 years of documented experience at journey level..
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Associates degree in a related field.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• 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

Retirement & Financial Security

• 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

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• 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)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.