Building Maintenance Worker III

City of Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cedar Rapids is hiring a Building Maintenance Worker III to support maintenance and repair of city facilities. The role acts as lead when needed and performs tasks across carpentry, plumbing, mechanical systems and preventative maintenance. The position adheres to city safety policies and requires dependable attendance.

The salary is provided through the AFSCME union with structured step increases, and a steady evening schedule from Monday to Friday, 3:00pm–11:00pm, in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3–5 years of maintenance/repair experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience accepted.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on city facilities.
• Handles carpentry, demolition, painting, plumbing and mechanical work.
• Inspects and maintains facility equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Order parts, perform safety inspections and document asset data.
• Performs minor welding and soldering repairs as needed.
• Maintains pumps and piping; operates snow removal tasks as required.
• Operates service vehicles and heavy equipment as assigned.
• Follows city policies, procedures and safety practices; maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Education/Experience Equivalency

Job description

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds, and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!

About this Opportunity

Provides labor and maintenance services in the maintenance and repair of city owned facilities, including serving as a lead worker when needed.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks
• Performs general carpentry and demolition
• Participates in painting projects
• Performs general mechanical maintenance on equipment and preventive maintenance inspections on facility equipment
• Performs repairs and inspections, parts ordering, safety inspections, and asset data entry on facility equipment
• Performs minor welding and soldering repairs
• Carries out considerable plumbing and pipefitting and maintains and operates pumps
• Performs maintenance in areas including snowplowing, shoveling snow and salt/sanding
• Drives dump truck, pickup truck, or other service vehicles of work system to haul equipment, supplies, and debris and unloads trucks
• Performs maintenance in areas including snowplowing, shoveling snow and salt/sanding
• Operates skid loader, fork truck (lift), and man-lifts
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance at work
• Performs related work as required

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of commercial buildings; specifically flooring, drywall, finishes, plumbing systems, etc.

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i.e., one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Backflow Prevention Certification within 12 months of hire
• Ability to pass NCIC background check

Desired Qualifications

• Project lead work
• Journeyman level mechanical license

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Hourly Rate

The Building Maintenance Worker III is covered under the AFSCME Bargaining Union, and all new hires begin employment at $27.49 per hour, regardless of years of experience. Employees in this classification receive a step increase on their anniversary. The steps effective 7/1/2026 include:

• New Hire: $27.49
• 1 year: $30.43
• 2 years: $32.18
• 3 years: $34.02