Plant Operations Manager 3 - Iowa Veterans Home

Plant Operations Manager 3 - Iowa Veterans Home

Salary

$66,830.40 - $103,500.80 Annually

Location

Marshalltown - 50158 - Marshall County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-00194

Agency

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

ivhrecruitmentandretention@ivh.state.ia.us

To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application and attach a resume demonstrating skilled trades and/or technical experience

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Job Description

Are you a skilled trades professional looking for a leadership role with a higher purpose?

At the Iowa Veterans Home we provide exceptional long-term care and services to Iowa's heroes. We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and hands-on Plant Operations Manager 3 to lead our skilled maintenance team and oversee our facility infrastructure. If you take pride in excellent craftsmanship and enjoy mentoring others, you will find a rewarding home here.

In this vital leadership role, you will provide direct guidance and work side-by-side with our skilled trades team by directly supervising and support a diverse group of professionals, including: HVAC Technicians, Electricians, Plumbers, Maintenance Repairers and Power Plant Engineers.

Key Leadership duties will provide team supervision through by providing clear direction, mentorship, and support to direct subordinates to foster a safe and efficient workplace. Serve as a primary point of contact, ensuring clear and concise communication between internal staff and external contractors. Display excellent leadership by managing teams effectively to meet strict operational deadlines and facility goals. Tackle daily operational challenges with analytical thinking and technical expertise to keep the Iowa Veterans Home running smoothly.

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 2026:

Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share

Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share

• National Choice option also available

Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2026:

Single: Free

Family: $46

• Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
• $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.
• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

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 visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Ten years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration;

OR

ten years of full-time experience in the technical inspection of commercial and/or residential buildings for compliance with local, state and federal building and safety codes;

OR

ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in structural, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering for each year of the required experience; (no substitution for two years of full-time job related experience);

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 2;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 1 or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes forty-eight months of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairs Supervisor.

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

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.

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Health and Wellness:

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:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

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Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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• Yes - I understand and agree.
• No

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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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Do you have ten years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration

• No I do not have the described experience; Ten years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration; Ten years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration;
• Yes I have the described experience; bTen years of full-time diversified skilled trades experience, two years of which were at the managerial level in the construction, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings; or the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment utilized to produce commercial power, heat and refrigeration;

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Do you have ten years of full-time experience in the technical inspection of commercial and/or residential buildings for compliance with local, state and federal building and safety codes

• No I do not have ten years of full-time experience in the technical inspection of commercial and/or residential buildings for compliance with local, state and federal building and safety codes;
• Yes; I have ten years of full-time experience in the technical inspection of commercial and/or residential buildings for compliance with local, state and federal building and safety codes;

05

Do you have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings

• No, I do not have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings;
• Yes, I have ten years of full-time technical experience in preparing engineering and/or architectural plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings;

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Do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in structural, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering for each year of the required experience; (no substitution for two years of full-time job related experience);

• No, I do not have an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in structural, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering for each year of the required experience; (no substitution for two years of full-time job related experience)
• Yes, I have an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in structural, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering for each year of the required experience; (no substitution for two years of full-time job related experience);

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Are you a current state employee with continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 2

• No, I am not a current state employee with continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 2
• Yes, I am a current state employee with continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 2

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Are you a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 1 or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

• No I am not a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 1 or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
• Yes, I am a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twenty-four months of full-time work as a Plant Operations Manager 1 or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

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Are you a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes forty-eight months of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairs Supervisor.

• No, I am not a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes forty-eight months of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairs Supervisor.
• Yes, I am a current state employee with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes forty-eight months of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairs Supervisor.

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/