Maintenance Repairer
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Public Defense is seeking a Maintenance Repairer at Camp Dodge to perform skilled maintenance and repair work on structures, fixtures, modular furniture, equipment, and ancillary items. Work is assigned through the Facility or Department of Public Works (DPW) maintenance program or by management directive. The position is based at 7105 NW 70th Ave, Johnston, Iowa, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., with after-hours and weekend work as required. A valid driver’s license is required, and the employee must be able to obtain military or government equipment certification to operate lifts and skid loaders. The Iowa Department of Public Defense supports the Iowa National Guard’s sustainment, readiness, and modernization so it can fulfill missions in Iowa communities and serve the state during emergencies or times of need. The agency describes its staff as highly qualified, diverse, and talented, and highlights opportunities for career growth and development.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain military/government equipment certification to operate lifts and skid loaders.
- Meet at least one minimum qualification: three years of full-time work experience in two or more recognized building or mechanical trades; a combination of qualifying experience and education, with 30 semester hours of post-high-school education in an accredited building or mechanical vocational program equaling one year of experience; or current and continuous Iowa state executive branch experience that includes two years of full-time work as a Trades Helper.
Responsibilities
- Perform framing and finish carpentry for remodeling, renovation, and new or existing construction of buildings and structures.
- Perform tasks including wall base installation, roof gutter work, sheet rock installation, window repair and glazing, lock and door hardware repair and replacement, floor tile installation, suspended ceiling grid and tile installation, plumbing fixture repairs, painting, masonry repairs, and forming, placing, and finishing concrete flatwork.
- Assist with installing and maintaining communication systems.
- Assist with utility locating and ongoing locate requests, and help maintain buried cable maps.
- Perform grounds maintenance, material handling, mowing, snow removal, and training area enhancement projects.
- Assist with monthly meter readings.
- Assist other skilled trades in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and painting.
Benefits
- Paid vacation with annual rollover of accruals.
- Sick leave with no accrual limit.
- Nine paid holidays per year.
- Health insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Vision insurance options.
- IPERS retirement plan.
- Option for a deferred compensation plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Free life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Employee Discount Programs.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
