Maintenance Specialist

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

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty as a semi-skilled worker in the installation, maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and equipment; and performs related work as required.

Starting hourly rate | $23.42 6 Months | $23.81

The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2026 and starts on first day of employment.

The City also offers the following benefits (subject to change):

• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute 6.5% of the employee's income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to Teamsters)
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Makes 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.

Makes 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.

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.

Considerable Knowledge of:

Types and uses of tools, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance work.

Techniques and procedures of routine mechanical, electrical, plumbing, grounds care, painting, carpentry, masonry and other craft work.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Considerable Skill in:

Understanding and following written and verbal instructions.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associates and the public.

Working Skill in:

Keeping records of work performed, and time and materials used.

Performing work under adverse weather conditions.

Operating and caring for the tools needed in maintenance work.