Maintenance Technician II (FT) | Facilities Management | Ames | 2026-161

McFarland Brand 2016-09-29•Ames, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for Maintenance Technician II for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or HiSET
Trade or vocational school diploma with courses in blueprint reading, electricity.
Valid driver's license and authorization to drive company vehicles by McFarland Clinic Auto Insurance carrier, if job assignment requires driving a company vehicle.
Direct Digital Controls (DDC) knowledge of system operations required.
Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) maintenance of facilities operations required.
Extensive computer working knowledge in operation of software programs required.
Three years of previous experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and HVAC.
Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

Geothermal knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews daily assignments to determine special needs and problems needing to be addressed.
Performs building maintenance including repairs, installations, general remodeling, and improvements as needed or assigned.
Assists Facilities Management in decision-making regarding building remodeling, HVAC systems update, new equipment acquisition, etc.
Repairs and moves desks, file cabinets, chairs and other furniture and fixtures.
Participates in new construction/remodeling efforts.
Reviews and comprehends blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout, location and specification of electrical/mechanical items to be installed.
Estimates quantities of materials needed.
Performs all trade skills such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, as directed by supervisor or other members of Facilities Management.
Inspects facilities and equipment to determine installation, maintenance, and repair needs.
Maintains inventory of spare parts and maintenance equipment.
Installs and repairs floor and wall coverings.
Assists with wall board repair, patching, plastering, painting, or concrete work as needed.
Keeps supervisor of Facilities Management informed of any unsafe conditions and takes immediate action to address the issue.
Makes informed recommendations about new equipment.
Acts as lead to General Maintenance Worker and Maintenance Technician I staff in supervisor’s absence.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Enhances professional growth and development through in service meetings and education programs.
Required to report in early for snow removal.