Facilities Technician

Salary: $33,097 - $46,060 (commensurate with experience and education). Classification: N4-Hourly.

Location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Employment Type:

Full-Time, On-Site.

Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne seeks a Facilities Technician to support campus facilities operations. This position is responsible for maintaining campus buildings and systems to ensure a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment.
• Provide general building, grounds, and equipment maintenance services.
• Repair and maintain department‑specific equipment.
• Support college departments as needed.
• Respond to fire alarms during work hours.
• Assist with snow and ice removal operations.
• Respond to after‑hours emergencies as required.
• This list is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Typical business hours; 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. with a one‑hour lunch period. Schedule may be adjusted during peak operational periods.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Spouse and dependent life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (no employee match required, no waiting period)
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter break (Dec 25–Jan
  1)
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Tuition reimbursement for degrees pursued at other institutions
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts on rental cars, hotels, electronics, and mobile devices
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with 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 confidential counseling, legal, and financial planning resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• 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 discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related trade.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting (50 lbs. or more), carrying, climbing, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Ability to hear, speak, see, and read on a continuous basis.

Associate degree in a maintenance‑related field.

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background checks, including criminal history checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Official transcripts, if relevant, are due at hire.

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 U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.