Maintenance Repairer- Iowa Veterans Home

Maintenance Repairer- Iowa Veterans Home

Salary

$45,427.20 - $58,468.80 Annually

Location

Marshalltown - 50158 - Marshall County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-01316

Agency

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

12/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

ivhrecruitmentandretention@ivh.state.ia.us

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Job Description

The Iowa Veterans Home is accepting applications for a full time Maintenance Repairer. Hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Also, will be 'on call' for the general maintenance shop on a rotating basis.

The responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:

• Performs regular scheduled preventative maintenance on air handling equipment. Includes inspection and repair of motors, valves, coils and controls.
• Performs regular scheduled preventative maintenance on closed loop hydronic systems, both heated and chilled. Includes inspection and repair of pumps, motors, valves, coils and controls.
• Inspects air compressor oil levels, belts, insulation, filters, and observes pressure and vacuum gauges, adjusts controls to regulate and insure proper operation of equipment.
• Maintains dampers, blowers, motors, pumps, pneumatic and electrical controls, valves, switches, humidification and emissivity for proper operation.
• Maintains proper documentation on preventative maintenance software systems for each unit, ensuring history for use in evaluating operations, parts inventory, and future replacement life cycle.
• Install, connect, troubleshoot resident T.V. and cable for new and existing residents.
• Help other trades, i.e. electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians with related work.

What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:

• Team oriented, positive work environment

• Opportunity for professional growth and development

• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year

Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:

Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2027:

Single: $71/mo = employee share; $941/mo = state share

Family: $237/mo = employee share; $2131/mo = state share

• National Choice option also available

Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2027:

Single: Free

Family: $489.50

• Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care
• Vision coverage
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Lactation rooms throughout our campus
• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Three years of full-time work experience in two or more of the recognized building and mechanical trades (carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning, machinist, machine repair, masonry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing, refrigeration, and welding).
• Three years of a combination of experience (as described in number one) and education, where thirty semester hours of post high school education in an accredited building or mechanical vocational program equals one year of experience.
• Current and continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Trades Helper.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, persons in this class may be required to obtain one or more of the following certificates, licenses, or endorsements:

• A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and endorsements
• At the Department of Public Defense - Military Division, an "Unclassified Person" license from the State of Iowa Electrical Licensing Board
• A license to perform electrical work in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 103
• A Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 100D
• A Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator certification in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 567-81
• A Grade 1 Waste Water Operator certification in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 567-81

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Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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How many years do you have of full-time work experience in TWO or more of the recognized building and mechanical trades (carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning, machinist, machine repair, masonry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing, refrigeration, and welding)?

• Less than one year of the specified experience
• More than one year to less than two years of the specified experience
• More than two years but less than three years of the specified experience
• More than three years of the specified experience
• Not Applicable

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How many years do you have of post high school education (where thirty semester hours of post high school education in an accredited building or mechanical vocational program equals one year of experience) AND/OR full-time experience in carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning, machinist, machine repair, masonry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing, refrigeration, or welding?

• No post high school education OR full-time work experience in the identified areas
• Less than one year of the COMBINED specified post high school education AND full-time work experience in the identified areas
• One year to less than two years of the COMBINED specified post high school education AND full-time work in the identified areas
• Two years to less than three years of the COMBINED specified post high school education AND full-time work in the identified areas
• Three years or more of the COMBINED specified post high school education AND full-time work in the identified areas

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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience as a Trades Helper do you have for the State of Iowa?

• No experience to less than one year of work experience as a Trades Helper
• One year to less than two years of work experience as a Trades Helper
• Two years or more of full-time experience as a Trades Helper
• Not applicable - I am not an employee of the State of Iowa

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home Address 1301 Summit St

Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158

Website http://ivh.iowa.gov/