Janitorial Seasonal State Worker

Janitorial Seasonal State Worker

Date Posted: Jun 11, 2026

Requisition ID: 478416

Location:

West Lafayette, IN, US, 47906

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 Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview:

This position will look after all the Janitorial Duties in all the buildings at INDOT's Research ad Development. The position will also take care of the building, offices, lunch room, meeting rooms, and other areas cleaning, vacuuming, painting, gardening duties, lawn mowing duties, light repair work in plumbing, etc. and can be available for any other help needed to run the day to day operations.

Pay Rate:

This position pays an hourly rate of $18.00.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties:

• Cleaning all bathrooms, breakrooms, conference rooms, hallways, and stairways.

• Washing all floors in the bathrooms, breakrooms, conference rooms, hallways, and stairways.

• Running the sweeper in the office/cubicle areas and all carpeted areas.

• Emptying all trash containers.

• Wiping down all interior/exterior door handles, cubicles, counter tops, stairway railing, chairs,conference room tables/chairs, and copy machines.

• Cleaning all microwave ovens, refrigerators, and elevators.

• Refilling all soap/foam dispenser's, toilet paper holders, and paper towel dispensers.

• Dusting the top of cubicles and window ledges.

• Cutting of grass, weed cutting, and flower bed maintenance in the spring.

• Shoveling of snow on the sidewalk around the admin building and spreading salt on those sidewalks.

• Light maintenance duties around the district with facilities repair specialists.

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:

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred.

• Possess good verbal and written communication and literacy skills

• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be team-oriented; and,

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform other physical activities such as: stooping, standingand walking for long periods of time, dragging, bending, and/or waving.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

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

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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