Building Services Maintenance Technician

Woodbury County; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Health Insurance

Dental

Life & LTD Insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

2 Personal Days

Moving allowance (negotiable)

Job summary

Woodbury County is seeking a skilled facilities technician to maintain buildings, perform plumbing and electrical repairs, and manage seasonal tasks like snow removal. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and a hydronic license or ability to obtain it within seven months.

You must be able to lift heavy loads, work outdoors in varying weather, and pass a background check and drug screening. A valid driver’s license and insurance are required, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Experience in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repair/maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hydronic Engineer’s License or ability to obtain within 7 months.
• Background check, physical, vision, back screen and drug screening required.
• Good communication and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building maintenance.
• Performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Cleans sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and snow removal.
• Performs janitorial maintenance and cleans storage areas.
• Completes related tasks as assigned by Building Services Supervisor/Director.
• Maintains inventory and uses general tools as needed.
• Attendance is required.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

General tools usage

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Hydronic Engineer’s License

Tools

Plumbing tools

HVAC tools

Electrical repair tools

Job description

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Great Health Insurance Benefit, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving allowance is negotiable.

Responsible for the efficient accomplishment of all general repair/ maintenance, including boiler, plumbing and electrical work, air conditioning maintenance; proper operation of light fixtures; and for maintaining proper inventory to accomplish the above repairs; under the direction of the Building Services Director and/or Building Services Supervisor.

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responsible for building maintenance
• Does minor electrical and plumbing repairs
• Carries out sidewalk, driveway and parking lot maintenance including snow removal
• Performs janitorial maintenance
• Cleans basement storage rooms and custodial rooms
• Responsible for completion of related tasks as needed
• Performs a variety of related duties in an efficient and thorough manner, as assigned by County BuildingServices Supervisorand the Building Services Director
• Attendance is required.

• Possess High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• Good mechanical knowledge and ability
• Knowledge/experience in plumbing, air conditioning and electrical repair/maintenance
• Knowledge and ability to use general tools and equipment
• Physical ability to work with hands, to stand for extended periods, to perform routine heavy manual labor (50 to 85 pounds of dead lifting and to walk stairs carrying 50 pounds) and to work during possibly adverse weather conditions.
• Good communication skills needed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and insurance.
• Must currently hold or personally obtain within 7 months a Hydronic Engineer’s License as issued by the City of Sioux City. A completed County application, a resume, and if obtained, a copy of City Hydronic Engineer’s license, are required.
• Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, physical examination, vision, back screen and drug screening prior to employment.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:4:30 P.M., Monday, September 22nd, 2025 or until position filled.

Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.