Facilities Technician Lead

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. This is a lead technician position and annual stipend is paid for this role.
Salary Range:
$39,136 - $51,675-Compensation will be commensurate with the requirements of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and education.
Lead Annual Stipend: $2,500
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide general building, grounds, and equipment maintenance services.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment, to include boilers, chillers, pumps, and VFD’s.
Repair and maintain department specific equipment.
Able to perform administrative, professional, and/or supervisory duties
Examples include providing training, mentoring, and job assignments to Facilities staff and work-study students as needed
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.
Work Schedule
Typical business hours; 7a – 4p with a one-hour lunch period. Schedule may be adjusted during peak operational periods.
Minimum Qualifications
Technical/industry related certification and substantial knowledge, skills, abilities, & related experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
Valid driver’s license.
First Aid/CPR certification or the pursuit of at the first available scheduled class
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in a maintenance-related field
5-7 years of experience with MEP and computerized work order systems
Other Requirements:
Transcripts and/or relevant certifications/licenses required at time of hire.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check.
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.