Maintenance Technician
Company: Innovative Consulting & Management Services
Location: Ames
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Innovative
Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional &
Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of
consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to
Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients. ICMS is a
Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to
our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong
functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective
programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving
results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from
all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important,
it’s about delivering on our commitments. The purpose of this
position is to provide operations and maintenance support services
to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Center for
Animal Health’s (NCAH) in Ames, IA. The NCAH is specially designed
and operated to research, perform tests and ultimately contain
highly infectious diseases of livestock and wildlife species where
they may be studied safely, posing no threat to the nation’s food
industry or people. These positions support the central utility
plant and biocontainment facilities at NCAH and may require entry
into BSL-3 laboratories which require additional layers of
personnel security requirements. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the position will
include but not limited to: Install, modify, repair, replace, and
maintain electrical systems, distribution equipment, and controls
in compliance with the National Electrical Code. Perform preventive
maintenance and inspections on electrical systems, identifying and
correcting potential failures. Troubleshoot, test, and repair
equipment such as generators, switchgear, UPS systems,
transformers, motors, and HVAC control devices. Assist NCAH staff
with scheduled testing and maintenance of emergency generators and
controls. Maintain lighting and power systems, including
replacement of fixtures, relays, wiring, and switches. Document all
electrical work in the IBM Maximo CMMS system and provide updates
to NCAH officials. Comply with OSHA, EPA, USDA, and facility
biosafety and safety policies. Participate in quality control
inspections and ensure all work meets established standards.
Support facility emergency response, including snow/weather
operations as directed. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED is
the minimum education requirement. A minimum of 5 years of
experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation.
Demonstrated ability to work with medium and low-voltage systems,
generators, UPS, motors, lighting, and HVAC controls. Knowledge of
the National Electrical Code and electrical safety standards. Valid
electrician’s license or documented training/certifications in
electrical work. Must possess or be eligible to obtain a LincPass
(federal ID credential). Ability to use CMMS software for tracking
and reporting (IBM Maximo experience preferred). Must be able to
work onsite full-time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) and support
after-hours work with prior approval. Strong troubleshooting and
problem-solving skills. Compliance with OSHA, EPA, and USDA safety
regulations. Full-time Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: $30.94/hr. Benefits: Health & Welfare Benefits based on
Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Medical, Dental & Vision
Insurance 100% covered for employee Life and Accidental AD&D
Insurance 401K Retirement plan with 3% automatic contribution
Generous sick and vacation leave based on SCLS ICMS is an Equal
Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants are considered for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ZR
Keywords: Innovative Consulting & Management Services, Waterloo , Maintenance Technician, Engineering , Ames, Iowa
