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Maintenance Technician

State of Indiana -
Michigan City, IN

Job Details

From $42,900 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
457(b)
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Safety data sheet (SDS) reading
Minor electrical repair
Staff supervision
Team supervision
Electrical work
Carpentry repair tasks
Coaching
Maintenance painting
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
Team development
Driver's License
Construction plans
Professional development support
Construction drawing review
Team training
Implementation of OSHA safety standards
Managing facilities maintenance teams
Cost estimate preparation
Cost estimates
Electrical maintenance
Task assignment
Staffing management
General management
Woodworking

Full Job Description

Date Posted: Aug 19, 2026

Requisition ID: 481041

Location:

Michigan City, IN, US, 46360

Work for Indiana

Begin 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.

About Indiana State Prison:

Role Overview:

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll join a full‑service maintenance team at the Indiana State Prison, supporting daily repair and preventive maintenance in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and grounds. This Monday–Friday role offers steady hours, strong safety practices, and hands-on experience. We provide training for motivated individuals starting their maintenance career, with a clear path for advancement into supervisory and leadership roles (Maintenance Technician Maintenance Supervisor Physical Plant Director).

This position offers competitive health coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and professional growth.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Depending on the retirement plan you choose, the total compensation value of a $42,900.00 salary, including the State’s retirement contributions, can reach approximately $69,822.98. This highlights the full value of your benefits package, beyond your take‑home pay. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package and learn more.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Oversee and participates in preventive maintenance and repairs of facilities
Maintain accountability of materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Ensure compliance, of self and assigned personnel, with all appropriate protective and safety requirements
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

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:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing and painting trades.
Ability to plan, schedule and supervise job sites.
Ability to fill in for other foreman to ensure the operation of the department.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and other remediation plans and documents.
Thorough knowledge of standard practices, processes, materials, procedures, and the ability to use tools and equipment of the various trades, such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
Thorough knowledge of the OSHA standards, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), occupational hazards and safety precautions required of the various trade areas.
Ability to plan and estimate project proposals in terms of equipment, man hours and costs.
Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

This role must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

A degree is not required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

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
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 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

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. 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 [email protected].

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