The City of Cedar Rapids is committed to maintaining safe, functional, and efficient facilities. We are seeking a skilled Building Maintenance Worker III to join our team and oversee complex maintenance and repair work across our buildings and facilities. This role requires expertise in multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of leading maintenance projects while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
About Our Organization
At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
About Our Community
Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!Â
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Provides labor and maintenance services in the maintenance and repair of city owned facilities, including serving as a lead worker when needed.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Building Maintenance Worker III Is Covered Under The AFSCME Bargaining Union, And All New Hires Begin Employment At $25.53 Per Hour, Regardless Of Years Of Experience. Employees In This Classification Receive a Step Increase On Their Anniversary. The Steps Effective 7/1/2024 Include
New Hire1 year2 years3 years$25.53$28.26$29.89$31.59
About Our Organization
At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
About Our Community
Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!Â
About This Opportunity Â
Provides labor and maintenance services in the maintenance and repair of city owned facilities, including serving as a lead worker when needed.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks
- Performs general carpentry and demolition
- Participates in painting projects
- Performs general mechanical maintenance on equipment and preventive maintenance inspections on facility equipment
- Performs repairs and inspections, parts ordering, safety inspections, and asset data entry on facility equipment
- Performs minor welding and soldering repairs
- Carries out considerable plumbing and pipefitting and maintains and operates pumps
- Performs maintenance in areas including snowplowing, shoveling snow and salt/sanding
- Drives dump truck, pickup truck, or other service vehicles of work system to haul equipment, supplies, and debris and unloads trucks
- Performs maintenance in areas including snowplowing, shoveling snow and salt/sanding
- Operates skid loader, fork truck (lift), and man-lifts
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices
- Attends work regularly at the designated place and time
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance at work
- Performs related work as required
- High School Diploma and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical hydraulic equipment, including two (2) years experience in maintenance or repair of pumps, water valves, mains, or related structures
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i.e., one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education)
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
- Backflow Prevention Certification within 12 months of hire
- Ability to pass NCIC background check
- Project lead work
- Journeyman level mechanical license
- Monday-Friday 4:00pm- 12:30am
The Building Maintenance Worker III Is Covered Under The AFSCME Bargaining Union, And All New Hires Begin Employment At $25.53 Per Hour, Regardless Of Years Of Experience. Employees In This Classification Receive a Step Increase On Their Anniversary. The Steps Effective 7/1/2024 Include
New Hire1 year2 years3 years$25.53$28.26$29.89$31.59