Building Services Specialist II

Iowa State University; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Vacation, holiday, and sick time

Onsite childcare (Ames, IA)

Life insurance and long-term-disabilit

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Student Innovation Center seeks a Building Services Specialist II to supervise, coordinate, and support the makerspace for electronics, textiles, and 3D printing.

You will ensure safety standards, manage access, train users, maintain equipment, and support student projects while fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Makerspace Coordination: Implement and enforce safety standards and protocols; Coordinate student access and usage of the makerspace; Develop and implement best practices for training and supervision of equipment use; Maintain records related to makerspace activities, equipment usage, and student engagement; Manage makerspace resources and communicate additional needs to leadership.
• Equipment Management: Oversee general equipment upkeep, troubleshoot issues, and perform basic repairs; Maintain a functional, clean, and organized makerspace environment; Develop and implement training procedures and guidelines for proper equipment use; Provide support for student projects and requests related to electronics, textiles, and 3D printing; Continuously enhance personal skills and knowledge in makerspace technologies; Ensure security and proper handling of makerspace tools and equipment.
• Customer Service & Community Engagement: Create a welcoming environment for all users; Maintain high standards of professional ethics and relationships with students, faculty, and staff; Plan and participate in workshops, events, and outreach activities that promote the makerspace; Provide professional presentations and training sessions to showcase the capabilities of the Student Innovation Center; Maintain effective communication with managers, stakeholders, and makerspace users.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Title: Building Services Specialist II

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description

Summary Are you an experienced, hands‑on professional who wants to help students create, make, and innovate? The Student Innovation Center is seeking qualified candidates for a Building Services Specialist II who will provide supervision, coordination, customer service, and equipment management in the Second level of the center for the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing makerspace.

Key Responsibilities

Makerspace Coordination:

• Implement and enforce safety standards and protocols.
• Coordinate student access and usage of the makerspace.
• Develop and implement best practices for training and supervision of equipment use.
• Maintain records related to makerspace activities, equipment usage, and student engagement.
• Manage makerspace resources and communicate additional needs to leadership.

Equipment Management:

• Oversee general equipment upkeep, troubleshoot issues, and perform basic repairs.
• Maintain a functional, clean, and organized makerspace environment.
• Develop and implement training procedures and guidelines for proper equipment use.
• Provide support for student projects and requests related to electronics, textiles, and 3D printing.
• Continuously enhance personal skills and knowledge in makerspace technologies.
• Ensure security and proper handling of makerspace tools and equipment.

Customer Service & Community Engagement:

• Create a welcoming environment for all users.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Plan and participate in workshops, events, and outreach activities that promote the makerspace.
• Provide professional presentations and training sessions to showcase the capabilities of the Student Innovation Center.
• Maintain effective communication with managers, stakeholders, and makerspace users.

Additional information:

Work schedule is Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00am to 8:00PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong supervisory experience
• Previous experience providing hands‑on training
• Experience developing, implementing, and enforcing safety standards and standard operating procedures for equipment
• Direct experience working with students, faculty, and staff
• Experience with equipment setup, programming, operating, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair

For more information about the Student Innovation Center, please visit: Student Innovation Center – Iowa State University

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending AccountsVarious voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS808

Original Posting Date: August 28, 2026 Posting Close Date: September 10, 2026 Job Requisition Number: R19837

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.

Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub.

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensiveland-grantmission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community.

Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.

Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [e-mail] or call [phone] or Toll-Free: [phone]. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or [phone].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.

Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.