Buildings and Grounds Technician

selecting a; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Bio America in Fort Dodge, IA, is seeking a Buildings and Grounds Technician to perform facilities maintenance across buildings, HVAC, painting, plumbing, landscaping, snow removal, and other building systems.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver license, with prior facilities maintenance experience preferred. Work hours are Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:30pm, with possible additional hours and occasional on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver license required.
• Previous facilities maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities maintenance across buildings, HVAC, plumbing, painting, landscaping and snow removal.
• Install and repair door hardware, ceilings, flooring and cement finishing tasks as needed.
• Mow, edge, fertilize and water landscapes; plant trees and shrubs; maintain outdoor areas.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces; prepare surfaces and apply coatings with brushes, rollers or spray.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment safely.
• Assist in maintenance and remodeling of plumbing equipment and systems; HVAC upkeep.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance work and comply with safety standards.
• Work a Monday–Friday schedule with possible additional hours as required.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Time management

Problem-solving

Blueprints reading

Driver license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Title: Buildings and Grounds Technician

Property of: CJ Bio America

1946 Harvest Ave.

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Job #: M/E_M_B&G Technician

REV: 10/10/2025

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Supervisor Building & Grounds

Career Path: M

Function: Administration

Contract Type

• Full-Time
• Temp
• Part-Time
• Exempt
• Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for facilities maintenance, which includes but isn’t limited to, performing repair and maintenance of buildings, HVAC, painting, plumbing, landscaping and lawn care, snow removal and other building systems.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Performs facilities maintenance
• Performs rough and finish carpentry; installs and maintains ceiling and flooring materials; installs locks, closing devices and other door and window hardware; prepares forms for cement laying and assists in the finishing of cement projects.
• Mows, trims, edges, fertilizes, and waters landscaped areas; prepares soil for planting; seeds and re-sods lawn areas; plants trees, seedlings and shrubs.
• Performs painting of interior and exterior building surfaces; prepares surfaces for painting, protects surrounding surfaces and uses a variety a methods to apply paint or other covering materials such as brushes, rollers and spray equipment
• Performs snow removal and salting of facilities and access ways.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand tools, power tools, and operates heavy equipment to complete responsibilities
• Assists in the repair, maintenance and remodeling of plumbing equipment and facilities.
• HVAC systems maintenance
• Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and timely
• Perform basic repairs and upkeep to office and buildings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of facilities maintenance and repair, such as carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, etc.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand tools, power tools, and operate heavy equipment
• Time management
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals
• A valid driver license is required

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call
• This position primarily works is in a manufacturing and outdoor environment. Exposures include moving parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions, hot and cold temperatures, chemicals, high pressure steam and dust
• This position is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Frequently walks and stands for extended periods of time, ascends/descends stairs and ladders, works at heights
• This position uses hand and power tools, and operates heavy equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• This position does not supervise the work of others
• Travel is not expected for this position

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous work experience in general facilities maintenance or similar is preferred
• A valid driver license is required

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities form time to time, as needed. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal opportunity employer.