Maintenance Worker 2

State of Iowa•Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Administrative Services is looking to fill a Maintenance Worker 2 position on the Capitol Complex that will serve as part of the Grounds and Custodial Team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks to maintain landscaping, building aesthetics, and ensure a clean and safe environment. This role involves operating various equipment, performing semi-skilled maintenance, and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

Two years of full-time work experience in semi-skilled grounds keeping, maintenance, or equipment operation.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as a Maintenance Worker 1.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License and/or commercial applicators 30T certification.
Possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire (for designated positions).
Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements and applicable restrictions within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
Must comply with Federal drug and alcohol testing program regulations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a forklift, vehicles, and four-wheel tractors.
Experience with welding.
Experience with post hole diggers and electric drills.
Experience with jackhammers, skid loaders, and cement mixers.
Experience with snowplows, small bulldozers, sanders, and tractors.
Experience with brooms, dust mops, squeegees, fans, de-humidifiers, vacuums, and extractors.
Experience managing work requests via a Work Order System.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of mowers, weed whips, edgers, and pruners to maintain landscaping and building aesthetics.
Serve as transportation for pick up and delivery of mail, cargo, and other materials.
Operate flatbed trucks, tractors, and end loaders.
Use equipment such as forklifts, vehicles, and four-wheel tractors to move materials, supplies, and equipment.
Service and make minor repairs on equipment, including air compressors.
Operate small hand and power tools (e.g., chain saw, electric drills, welding equipment) for semi-skilled maintenance tasks.
Keep the workplace clean and organized.
Maintain equipment in good operating condition.
Remove and install signage and posts.
Move office furniture and equipment.
Operate post hole diggers and electric drills.
Assist in the installation and removal of concrete and landscaping materials.
Operate jackhammers, skid loaders, and cement mixers.
Maintain flower and garden beds, including pruning, trimming, weeding, spraying, and mulching.
Operate pruners, weed whips, and sprayers.
Assist in the set-up and clean-up of events.
Maintain vehicle logs, maintenance, and damage reports.
Respond to emergency weather conditions, including operating snowplows, small bulldozers, sanders, and tractors for grounds maintenance and snow removal.
Clean assigned facilities and grounds, including surfaces, kitchenettes, offices, restrooms, and common areas.
Use tools such as brooms, dust mops, squeegees, fans, de-humidifiers, vacuums, and extractors.
Manage work requests (verbally, phone, email, Work Order System) for prioritizing and delegation, aiming to complete requests within 24 hours.
Dust, clean, and polish furniture, fixtures, and surfaces.
Replenish paper and plastic products.
Remove and dispose of various categories of waste.
Make minor repairs to tables, restroom fixtures, and custodial equipment.
Replace lights.
Perform safety and security checks and report findings.
Transfer furniture and equipment for cleaning and redecorating.
Apply sand and ice melt to sidewalks and stairs.
Remove snow, ice, sand, and debris from steps, sidewalks, and building areas.
Reserve equipment, and issue/set up tables and chairs for events.
Complete professional training as directed.