Maintenance Tech

Company: Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: This general maintenance position is responsible for independently performing regular preventive and routine of mechanical, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, life safety and plumbing systems. Central Iowa Shelter & Services is willing to work with enrolled college students schedule. Requirements: Duties and Responsibilities include: · Provide excellent customer service. · Inspects the building, grounds, and equipment. · Installs equipment and appliances. · Follows local and state building codes. · Complies with all company safety regulations. · Responds to repair and maintenance requests in a timely manner. · Keeps a maintenance log and writes shift reports. · Cleaning - Clean mechanical rooms and maintain office headquarters. · Pick up trash and debris outside and around the building. · Sweep and power wash sidewalks and garage/parking ramp areas. · Snow removal – utilize snow removal equipment. · Use hand shovels and ice melt applications as required. · General maintenance · Repair and/or replace typical building related items (ceiling tiles, carpet, wood scratches, doors, overhead doors, etc.) Perform minor carpentry work and basic painting duties. · Work with team members to determine if HVAC equipment needs attention and/or repair. · participate in routing filter changes of all units as necessary. · Respond to all emergencies as directed and aid staff in proper evacuation. · Basic lawn upkeep – mowing, weed eating, trimming, etc. · Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment. · Work with Employee Relations to ensure compliance with state and federal labor and OSHA laws. Qualifications: · As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Central Iowa Shelter & Services and be driven by the mission of the organization. · Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, and customer service. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office · Organized and detail-oriented · Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. · Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with the clients and staff. · Positive attitude, self-motivation, organization, and resourcefulness while maintaining a reputation through proven action of being team and client oriented. · Ability to work independently or in a team. · Ability to negotiate different personalities and work under competing priorities. · Ability to assess emergency situations and respond effectively. · Must be prompt, dependable, and able to work with minimum day-to-day supervision. · Strong attention to details, and the ability to manage multiple projects, establish workload priorities, and meet deadlines. · Ability to successfully pass a background check · Possession of a valid Iowa Driver’s license. · Ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe and legal manner. · Communication and Interpersonal skills: develop and maintain effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. · Handles the physical demands of the job, including standing, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50lbs to 100lbs. · Collaborates with maintenance workers, facility director, and contractors.

Keywords: Central Iowa Shelter & Services, Waterloo , Maintenance Tech, Construction - Building Trades , Des Moines, Iowa