Building Maintenance Worker III

City of Cedar Rapids•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cedar Rapids is hiring a Building Maintenance Worker III to provide labor and maintenance services for City-owned facilities. The role performs varied maintenance and repair work across multiple trades and may serve as a lead worker when needed. Duties include carpentry, demolition, painting, mechanical maintenance, plumbing and pipefitting, equipment inspections and repairs, and operating pumps and work vehicles or equipment. The successful candidate is adaptable, safety-focused, and able to work collaboratively with diverse populations. The City does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position is covered by the AFSCME Bargaining Union. New hires start at $27.49 per hour regardless of experience, with anniversary step increases. The listed steps effective July 1, 2026 are $30.43 after one year, $32.18 after two years, and $34.02 after three years.

Requirements

High school diploma and three to five years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial buildings, specifically flooring, drywall, finishes, plumbing systems, and related areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with one year of relevant experience substituting for one year of education.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Obtain Backflow Prevention Certification within 12 months of hire.
Ability to pass an NCIC background check.

Nice To Haves

Project lead work experience.
Journeyman-level mechanical license.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks in City-owned facilities.
Perform general carpentry and demolition.
Participate in painting projects.
Perform general mechanical maintenance on equipment and preventive maintenance inspections on facility equipment.
Repair and inspect facility equipment, order parts, conduct safety inspections, and enter asset data.
Perform minor welding and soldering repairs.
Carry out plumbing and pipefitting work and maintain and operate pumps.
Perform snowplowing, snow shoveling, and salting or sanding.
Drive dump trucks, pickup trucks, or other service vehicles to haul equipment, supplies, and debris, and unload trucks.
Operate skid loaders, fork trucks (lifts), and man-lifts.
Serve as a lead worker when needed.
Perform work in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Attend work regularly at the designated place and time and maintain consistent attendance.
Perform related work as required.