Maintenance Technician

Work for Indiana

a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to ignite wonder, inspire curiosity, reveal stories, and create connections through relevant and engaging experiences that are fueled by our collection, sites, and stories. We are a catalyst for lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things.

We believe learning is for everyone, everywhere, and all the time.

The Maintenance Technician provides preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment, machinery, buildings, and grounds at the Indiana State Museum.

Work schedule:

• Sunday – Wednesday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.
• Occasional evenings and additional weekend hours as scheduled.
• This role is for overtime pay.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $46,350 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform routine carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Install furniture components, tiles, screens, window glass, doors, wiring and conduits, plumbing fixtures, and other items.
• Repair locks, make keys, and provide secure facilities throughout the Museum.
• Assist other maintenance technicians and building custodians on major projects.
• Assist with setting up and tearing down for special events.

The job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be changed or assigned at any time.

• 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.
• Ability to determine malfunctions of electrical and mechanical equipment and make repairs.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and various drawings.
• Ability to set tile and to finish concrete and drywall.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• No degree is required to fill this position.

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

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that 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
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • 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 in 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 Linked In Learning access

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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at