Facilities Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Equipment

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Wapello (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Iowa seeks a skilled maintenance worker to repair and maintain building systems, machinery, welding, and plumbing.

You will follow specifications, use measuring tools and blueprints, and perform hands-on repairs across facilities while complying with safety rules and agency policies. The role requires physical effort, operation of power tools, and adherence to uniform standards; an annual uniform allowance is provided.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required; uniform allowance provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs to electrical systems including lighting, wiring, alarms, and power fixtures.
• Maintain, repair and operate machinery and heavy equipment.
• Operate welding machines (spot, seam, flash) or use a gas torch welding process.
• Apply standard measurements, specs, and instructions for constructing, installing, or repairing structures.
• Perform plumbing tasks for buildings and structures.

Skills

Electrical repair

Heavy equipment maintenance

Welding

Blueprint reading

Driving

Tools

CDL

E-Verify

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Iowa seeks a skilled maintenance worker to repair and maintain building systems, machinery, welding, and plumbing.

You will follow specifications, use measuring tools and blueprints, and perform hands-on repairs across facilities while complying with safety rules and agency policies. The role requires physical effort, operation of power tools, and adherence to uniform standards; an annual uniform allowance is provided.