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Maintenance Supervisor

Date Posted: Oct 20, 2025

Requisition ID: 467158

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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 the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:

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 fueld 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.

Role Overview:

The Maintenance Supervisor provides preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment, machinery, buildings, and grounds of the Indiana State Museum. You will supervise at least 2 maintenance technicians, including scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage to meet all institutional needs as outlined by the supervisor.

Work schedule:

+ Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

+ Occasional evenings and additional weekend hours as scheduled.

+ This role is eligible for overtime pay.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $56,650 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

+ Supervise and lead a team responsible for maintenance, event setup, and customer-facing response during business hours for the Indiana State Museum.

+ Work with supervisor to understand responsibilities and priorities as they relate to event and program support, ongoing building maintenance and managing the work order system for requested maintenance.

+ Perform and make routine carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.

+ Install furniture components, tile, 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 repairpersons 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.

What You'll Need for Success:

+ High school diploma or equivalent and minimally 5 years work experience including some supervisory experience.

+ Project Management skills.

+ Effective communication - written and verbally.

+ Customer service skills - including serving internal customers and departments.

+ 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 tiles, finish concrete and drywall.

+ Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

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 LinkedIn Learning access

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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