Seasonal Janitorial Worker

Date Posted: Apr 2, 2026

Requisition ID: 475167

Location: La Porte, IN, US, 46350

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 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:
The seasonal janitorial worker will be primarily responsible for performing janitorial duties in the facilities that comprise the INDOT LaPorte District Complex. Position may also be required to provide janitorial services to other INDOT Facilities within the LaPorte District (transportation to facilities outside of LaPorte will be provided). Duties include cleaning all restroom facilities, ensuring paper goods are sufficiently stocked, sweeping and mopping all un-carpeted floors, vacuuming carpeted areas, emptying trash receptacles, cleaning windows, etc.

The work schedule for these positions is Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm CST.

Location:
This position is with INDOT's LaPorte District.

Salary:
This position traditionally starts at $18.00 an hour.

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 thosesidewalks.
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, dutiesor responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activitiesmay 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:

Prior janitorial experience in an office or other professional setting is preferred, but not required.
Valid driver's license.
Must possess good interpersonal skills and be team-oriented.
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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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