Facilities Maintenance Technician – Plumbing & Electrical

City of Davenport, IA; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 67,136,000 - 68,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Family health plan

Public retirement

457 plan

13 holidays

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Davenport is seeking a semi-skilled worker to install, maintain, and repair municipal facilities and equipment under general supervision. Starting hourly rate is $23.42, with $23.81 after 6 months, and comprehensive benefits begin on employment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant maintenance experience, plus a valid driver's license and residency in IA/IL.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in building or facilities maintenance, construction, or semi-skilled trade such as electrical, carpentry, or plumbing; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Must pass a background check and physical as prescribed by the City of Davenport.
• Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• M akes routine repairs on plumbing, electrical and utility fixtures in buildings or on grounds; replaces faucets, valves and fixtures; rewires switches and lamps; repairs boilers, air conditioners and space heating units.
• M akes periodic inspections of facilities to identify needed repairs; monitors the operation of equipment and fixtures.
• Fabricates partitions, structures and displays using hand and power tools; performs general facility installation, painting, cleaning, maintenance and repair work as required.
• Performs manual labor required in excavation, clearing, snow removal, construction or grounds maintenance; keeps accurate records of materials used and work performed.

Skills

Following instructions

Record-keeping

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

The City of Davenport is seeking a semi-skilled worker to install, maintain, and repair municipal facilities and equipment under general supervision. Starting hourly rate is $23.42, with $23.81 after 6 months, and comprehensive benefits begin on employment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant maintenance experience, plus a valid driver's license and residency in IA/IL.