Maintenance Technician

Green Hills AEA - Council Bluffs; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement plan

100% employee health coverage (medical

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Green Hills Area Education Agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician to upkeep Agency buildings, grounds, and equipment. The position is year-round, working four days a week from 7am to 5pm, offering schedule flexibility within those hours.

The role requires maintenance experience, ability to troubleshoot, and willingness to obtain required licenses or certifications. IPERS and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage are provided for employees and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in building/grounds/maintenance preferred.
• Ability to identify problems and offer solutions for correction.
• Certifications such as lift truck, lock out/tag out, confined spaces are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and upkeep of Agency buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Complete repairs and grounds maintenance (carpentry, furniture/equipment repair, lawn mowing, snow removal).
• Prioritize and complete work orders from staff.
• Move and assemble furniture; operate forklift/tractor and other equipment.
• Obtain necessary licenses or certificates; respond to security calls and emergencies.
• Work overtime as required; prepare conference rooms; perform custodial duties; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds/Facilities maintenance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Good communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Lock out/tag out knowledge

OSHA basics

Job description

Maintenance Technician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904560

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 7, 2026

Job Description

Green Hills Area Education Agency is looking to fill a Maintenance Technician position. This position ia a year round position and will work 4 days a week. This does allow for flexibility in schedule and work hours within the hours of 7am - 5pm. We offer a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits, including IPERS. Green Hills pays 100% of employee single coverage for medical, dental and vision. We also offer family insurance at a great rate.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Employment experience working with building/grounds/maintenance experience. Knowledge, skills, and ability to assist with maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Ability to identify problems and offer solutions for correction.

Ability to qualify for appropriate certifications, i.e. lift truck, lock out/tag out, confined spaces, etc.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and to multitask as necessary.

Ability to understand and follow manufacturers’ manuals.

Valid driver’s license.

General Summary: Maintain the upkeep of Agency building, grounds, and equipment. Facilitate a safe work environment and respond to work orders and security issues.

Essential Functions &Responsibilities:

Maintenance and upkeep of Agency buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Complete building repair and grounds maintenance as assigned, i.e. carpentry projects, furniture/equipment repair, lawn mowing, snow removal, etc.

Assure that all needed maintenance and repairs are completed in a cost efficient and timely basis following federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including (OSHA, EPA, lock out/tag out, confined spaces, etc.).

Assist with prioritizing and completing work orders from staff.

Move and assemble furniture.

Operate forklift, tractor, vehicles, and other equipment.

Obtain necessary licenses or certificates to fulfill job duties.

Respond to security calls and other emergency situations at owned properties and regional offices.

Work overtime when required – snow removal, emergencies, security alarm calls, repair projects, etc.

Prepare conference rooms for meetings at Halverson Center.

Perform custodial duties as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Regular attendance is required.

Ability to operate vehicles and equipment, including a lift truck.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Good concentration and visual skills required.

Ability to work flexible hours.

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and in confined spaces.

Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision, walking and climbing ladders for an extended period of time and may also involve above‑average levels of activity at times that can’t always be anticipated.

Ability to travel within assigned schools

Requires good eye/hand/finger coordination to keyboard and to operate office machines. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Good concentration and visual skills required. Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking and may also involve above‑average levels of activity at times that can’t always be anticipated.

Green Hills AEA is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Contact Human Resources,

Tami Pauley, 712-366-7762, [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Building Maintenance

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Tami Pauley , Director Human Resources
• Green Hills Area Education Agency
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]