Maintenance Worker 2

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a dependable Maintenance Worker 2 for the Capitol Complex Grounds and Building Team. You will help maintain safe, welcoming facilities for employees, visitors, and the public.

Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, custodial tasks, equipment operation, event support, snow removal, and basic repairs, with opportunities to contribute to safety, upkeep, and efficient operations across multiple state facilities.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time work experience in semi-skilled grounds keeping, maintenance, or equipment operation.
• Valid driver’s license is required or obtainable per position.
• Willingness to complete required safety training and certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Capitol Complex grounds: mow, trim, edge, weed, prune, mulch landscaped areas and beds.
• Support building operations: clean offices and restrooms, restock supplies, perform minor repairs.
• Operate vehicles and equipment: drive trucks, operate snowplows, tractors, and maintenance tools.
• Respond to service requests: prioritize, complete, and document work orders.
• Assist with events: set up tables/chairs, prep spaces, assist with cleanup and snow events.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Custodial work

Equipment operation

Snow removal

Public safety

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a dependable and service-focused Maintenance Worker 2 to join our Grounds and Building Team at the State Capitol Complex.

In this role, you will help maintain safe, functional, and welcoming buildings and outdoor spaces for employees, visitors, and the public. Your work will include grounds maintenance, custodial services, equipment operation, event support, deliveries, snow removal, and general facility maintenance.

What You’ll Do

Maintain the Capitol Complex grounds

• Mow, trim, edge, prune, weed, spray, and mulch landscaped areas and flower beds.
• Operate equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers, pruners, tractors, skid loaders, end loaders, and other grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Install and remove landscaping materials, concrete, signs, and posts.
• Help keep sidewalks, entrances, grounds, and other public areas clean, attractive, and safe.

Support building and facility operations

• Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, conference and training rooms, stairwells, elevators, kitchenettes, storage areas, and other shared spaces.
• Dust, clean, and polish furniture, railings, counters, shelving, fixtures, ledges, and other surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize sinks, mirrors, partitions, and restroom and kitchenette fixtures.
• Restock paper and plastic products andproperly removeand dispose of waste.
• Make minor repairs to furniture, restroom fixtures, custodial equipment, and other facility items.
• Replace light bulbs and perform safety and security checks, documenting and reporting concerns when needed.

Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment

• Operate flatbed trucks, forklifts, tractors, snowplows, sanders, small bulldozers, and other vehicles and equipment.
• Use hand and power tools such as drills, saws, post-hole diggers, measuring and cutting tools, welding equipment, jackhammers, and cement mixers.
• Perform routine servicing and minor repairs to vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain vehicle logs and complete maintenance and damage reports.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and in good operating condition.

Respond to service and work requests

• Receive, enter, prioritize, complete, and close work requests submitted inperson, by phone or email, or through the work-order system.
• Respond based on the urgency of each request and work toward completing requests within 24 hours whenever possible.
• Complete assignments throughout the State Capitol Complex and at the State Laboratories Facility as operational needs require.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, mail, cargo, and other materials between facilities.

Assist with events and seasonal needs

• Reserve, deliver, set up, and remove tables, chairs, and other event equipment.
• Help prepare spaces before events and assist with cleanup afterward.
• Respond to snow, ice, severe weather, and other facility emergencies.
• Operate snow-removal equipment and apply sand or ice melt to sidewalks, stairs, entrances, and other areas to maintain safe access.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Takes pride inmaintainingclean, safe, and welcoming facilities.
• Is dependable, organized, and responsive to changing priorities.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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• Is comfortable performing physical and outdoor work in changing weather conditions.
• Can safelyoperatevehicles, tools, and grounds- and facility-maintenance equipment.
• Provides helpful and professional service when responding to requests.
• Is willing to complete required professional and safety training.

Schedule and Operational Requirements

This position supports essential facility operations. The selected candidate maybe required to:

• Work at multiple facilities across the State Capitol Complex.
• Work nights, weekends, or adjusted hours during snow events, severe weather, emergencies, or other operational needs.
• Perform physically active work, including lifting and moving light- to medium-weight furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if required for the position.

Why Join DAS?

The Department of Administrative Services supports the people, facilities, and operations that keep Iowa state government working. As a member of the Capitol Complex Grounds and Building Team, you will perform meaningful, visible work that helps create a safe and welcoming environment for state employees, visitors, and Iowans from across the state.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Two years of full-time work experience in semi-skilled grounds keeping, maintenance, or equipment operation.
2. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as a Maintenance Worker 1.

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• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License and/or commercial applicators 30T certification.
• Designation positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
• In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), positions in this job class require a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.