Building Maintenance Worker III

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

Job summary

City of Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Building Maintenance position to perform diverse maintenance and repair tasks on city facilities. The role includes carpentry, plumbing, painting, and mechanical upkeep, with emphasis on safety and asset data entry.

The position operates under union guidelines with a starting hourly rate of $27.49 and a scheduled progression to $34.02 at the prescribed anniversary steps. Evening hours are from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on city facilities.
• Carry out carpentry, demolition, painting, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance.
• Operate equipment and perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Order parts, conduct safety inspections, and log asset data.
• Perform minor welding/soldering and drive service vehicles as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent education/experience

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 please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

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.

OR

• 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 1 year 2 years 3 years
• $27.49 $30.43 $32.18 $34.02