SENIOR FACILITIES WORKER

Linn County; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay raises and COLA dependingon

Insurance package

IPERS retirement

Wellness program

On-site fitness centers

12 paid holidays

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County in Iowa is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to care for county buildings, grounds, and facility systems. You will perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting repairs, and related preventive maintenance to keep everything operating safely and comfortably for staff and visitors.

This full-time on-site role offers competitive wages, IPERS retirement, health/dental/vision insurance, and on-site fitness options, with paid holidays and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in repair and maintenance of buildings and mechanical equipment.
• Must complete Linn County Facilities Department Core required courses/tests within 90 days of employment.
• Valid State of Iowa Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled trade work including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, welding, drywall, and painting repairs across County buildings.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment such as motors, boilers, chillers, and filters, including greasing, belt changes, and inspections.
• Installs, repairs, and troubleshoots lighting, outlets, fixtures, toilets, appliances, doors, and other building hardware.
• Coordinates with the IT department to install and support security cameras, DSX access systems, and related infrastructure.
• Provides general landscaping and grounds maintenance, including watering, planting, and minor earthwork tasks.
• Performs snow and ice removal duties including salting sidewalks and clearing snow from entrances and parking areas.
• Collaborates with contractors and vendors, organizing and supervising on-site project activities as needed.
• Maintains logs and service schedules for building systems and repair activities; assists in maintaining CMMS and BAS records.
• Purchases tools, supplies, and parts to complete repair and maintenance tasks in accordance with County procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service by responding to maintenance requests and ensuring building functionality and occupant comfort.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Carpentry

Welding

Drywall

Painting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS degree or 1-year diploma in HVAC/Electrical/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Building Automation System (BAS)

Job 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: $27.14

About the role:

Performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of County buildings, grounds, and facility systems. Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, landscaping, and preventative maintenance.

• Performs skilled trade work including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, welding, drywall, and painting repairs across County buildings.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment such as motors, boilers, chillers, and filters, including greasing, belt changes, and inspections.
• Installs, repairs, and troubleshoots lighting, outlets, fixtures, toilets, appliances, doors, and other building hardware.
• Coordinates with the IT department to install and support security cameras, DSX access systems, and related infrastructure.
• Provides general landscaping and grounds maintenance, including watering, planting, and minor earthwork tasks.
• Performs snow and ice removal duties including salting sidewalks and clearing snow from entrances and parking areas.
• Collaborates with contractors and vendors, organizing and supervising on-site project activities as needed.
• Maintains logs and service schedules for building systems and repair activities; assists in maintaining CMMS and BAS records.
• Purchases tools, supplies, and parts to complete repair and maintenance tasks in accordance with County procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service by responding to maintenance requests and ensuring building functionality and occupant comfort.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate of Applied Science or one (1) year Diploma in HVAC, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance or closely related area preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of buildings and mechanical equipment required.
• Must successfully complete Linn County Facilities Department Core required courses/tests: Home Electrical, Home Plumbing, Building Automation System (BAS), and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) within 90 days of employment.
• Valid State of Iowa Driver's License required.

Monday - Friday

7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.