FACILITIES WORKER

Linn County; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Medical, dental, vision insurance

IPERS pension plan

Wellness program

On-site fitness centers

12 paid holidays

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County is seeking a Maintenance worker to perform non-technical maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment in Cedar Rapids. The role involves supporting contractors with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and related tasks. A valid Iowa driver’s license is required.

Hourly wage is $22.75, with a Monday–Friday shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Linn County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in related building trades.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-technical maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting and related tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

HVAC tools

Job description

Description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage: $22.75

About The Role

Performs various non-technical maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties of construction projects including carpentry; carrying, setting, and putting mud on drywall; dressing-out concrete; assisting Senior Facilities Worker and contractors with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, floor coverings and painting, telephone and internet wiring.
• Moves desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, modular furniture, and office equipment.
• Mows lawn, trims and prunes trees and shrubs, plants bushes, lays sod, using necessary tools and equipment, and transports necessary equipment to job site.
• Operates snow blower, shovels snow, chips ice and transports equipment and salt buckets to the job site.
• Operates light construction equipment such as dump truck, skid loader and utility tractors.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs including replacing light bulbs, filter changes, equipment cleaning, inspections, and lubrication.
• Assists in troubleshooting custodial equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls on all buildings, including 24/7 operations.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned including the duties of Custodian and Senior Custodian as needed.
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the "Voice of the Customer" and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in related building trades required.
• A valid Iowa Driver's License is required.

Shift

Monday - Friday

2:30 p.m. - 11:0 p.m.

Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.