BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Governmentjobs.com; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Black Hawk County seeks a Building Maintenance Mechanic to perform a range of skilled mechanical duties, including repairs and maintenance of building systems. Applicants must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a valid Iowa driver's license. The position requires physical ability to perform various tasks, including lifting heavy materials. This full-time role offers a competitive salary along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years job-related experience required.
• Certification in electrical or plumbing preferred.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled mechanical work including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Monitors HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Utilizes maintenance management system for tracking work orders.

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Plumbing Knowledge

Electrical Knowledge

HVAC Knowledge

Lifting Ability

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate's degree in mechanical trades

Job description

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Black Hawk County (IA)

$51,833.60 - $62,940.80 Annually

Location

Black Hawk County Courthouse, IA

Full Time

Job Number

202400092

Facilities

Opening Date

06/06/2025

6/29/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Performs skilled mechanical work such as trouble shooting, lubrication, repair, electrical, plumbing and fabrication. Maintains records on all equipment.

• Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Diagnoses faults and malfunctions to determine required repairs of building systems using appropriate testing equipment.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts; replaces worn or damaged parts and reassembles equipment.
• Adjusts functional parts of equipment and control instruments. Repairs or replaces defective parts in building systems.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in systems.
• Cleans and lubricate parts.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, welder and other metalworking and woodworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Monitors HVAC and plumbing systems for proper and efficient operation and performs repairs and adjustments as needed or requested.
• Paints walls, ceilings and fixtures, repairs masonry, repairs office equipment, and performs other general maintenance function as needed.
• Removes snow in winter with plow truck and/or by hand, operates lawn and outdoor maintenance and construction equipment.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to receive and track work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Description

Performs skilled mechanical work such as trouble shooting, lubrication, repair, electrical, plumbing and fabrication. Maintains records on all equipment.

Essential Duties

• Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Diagnoses faults and malfunctions to determine required repairs of building systems using appropriate testing equipment.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts; replaces worn or damaged parts and reassembles equipment.
• Adjusts functional parts of equipment and control instruments. Repairs or replaces defective parts in building systems.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in systems.
• Cleans and lubricate parts.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, welder and other metalworking and woodworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Monitors HVAC and plumbing systems for proper and efficient operation and performs repairs and adjustments as needed or requested.
• Paints walls, ceilings and fixtures, repairs masonry, repairs office equipment, and performs other general maintenance function as needed.
• Removes snow in winter with plow truck and/or by hand, operates lawn and outdoor maintenance and construction equipment.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to receive and track work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Supervision is received from the Facilities Operations Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• No Functional and administrative supervision is exercised over support staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Considerable (3-5 years) job-related experience performing maintenance duties required.
• Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school in one of the construction/mechanical trades preferred.
• Certification or license in electrical, plumbing or other construction trade preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Considerable knowledge of plumbing systems; working knowledge of electrical, HVAC and boiler systems.
• Considerable mechanical ability to repair mechanical devices and instruments; ability to read blue prints, understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Plow truck experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Iowa Driver's License and be insurable under the county's guidelines.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to work weekends and overtime hours.
• Will be required to be in rotation for on-call coverage.

Supplemental Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS.
The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the “Essential and Marginal Function Analysis” statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.

• Position requires frequent ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Position requires frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, and ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Position requires specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust.
• Position requires frequent use of heavy equipment, power and hand tools.
• Position requires frequent exposure to outside weather conditions and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and asphalt fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.