Engineer/Journeyman

District-Wide; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbandale Community School District is seeking a full-time Engineer/Journeyman to perform skilled building and facility maintenance across district facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, reading blueprints, and coordinating with vendors.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Iowa driver license, and preferably Journeyman/Engineering/Electrical licensure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Advise department supervisors of serious problems with building systems.
• Keep buildings safe; check alarms, locks and security equipment.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and snow removal as required.

Skills

Operate machinery

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Hand & power tools

HVAC repair

Electrical repair

Job description

Engineer/Journeyman

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977014
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Engineer/Journeyman

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Coordinator of Building & Grounds

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Coordinator of Building & Grounds, AssistantCoordinator of Building & Grounds

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Performs a variety of skilled building and related facility maintenance; repair tasks involving mechanical and control system equipment and systems such as heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing; general maintenance and other repairs in the school district buildings and structures.

Hours Per Day: 8

This is a full-time position and is eligible for insurance benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Capacity to set up, adjust and operate basic machines and equipment to perform work functions; starting, controlling, adjusting and stopping machines or equipment; moving or carrying objects.
  • Capacity to understand the meaning of words in oral and written form such as work instructions, operating manual procedures and to speak coherently with staff, faculty and students in receiving and conveying basic information.
  • Must be able to read blueprints and schematic drawings, both on paper and electronic devices.
• Education
  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Certification/Licensure
  • Valid Iowa Driver License required.
  • Journeyman's Licensure Preferred
  • Engineering Licensure Preferred
  • Electrical Licensure Preferred
• Experience
  • Similar job related experience is required.
  • Experience with Woodman Controls and Johnson Controls preferred.
  • Experience with Fire Alarms preferred.
• Equipment
  • Familiar with all common hand and power tools and the safe use of them.
  • Ability to repair HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Based on certifications/licensure, helps to monitor and maintain heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing, and other various systems for proper operation.
• Makes adjustments, performs preventative maintenance and repairs equipment when necessary making sure all work orders are completed.
• Advise department supervisors of serious problems or in-depth corrective action needed on building systems.
• Keep buildings safe and secure. Make sure all doors; locks, fire, security equipment and alarms are in working order. Replace or repair when necessary.
• Maintain air quality and proper temperatures in buildings. Monitor and inspect all air handling equipment and parts; belts, motors, filters, controls, compressors, etc. Repair or replace parts as needed.
• Repair broken furniture and appliances as needed.
• Work with vendors to purchase and locate necessary supplies, parts and materials.
• Perform carpentry, painting, electrical and related building maintenance tasks in renovating floors, rooms, floor adjustments, roofing and related tasks needing repair.
• On call for after hour emergencies on occasion.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, snow removal, field setup, unlocking and opening buildings.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory health as certified by a competent medical authority.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Both inside and outside work depending on the season of the year or work priorities.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
• Exposed to noise, dust, burns from chemicals, possible strains from improper lifting and related occupational hazards.
• Occasionally work from heights.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• At-will employee
• 12 Month position
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
• Performance evaluated annually

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30.35 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Support Staff > Maintenance

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mike Klingensmith , Coordinator of Building & Grounds
• District-Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]