Preventative Maintenance Technician
Salary
$21.00 Hourly
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type
Regular, Full-Time
Division
Management Services
Department
Facilities
Opening Date
11/10/2026
Closing Date
12/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The technician will be responsible for routine, preventative and emergency repairs on devices to achieve efficient building maintenance and operation. This includes, but is not limited to, performing routine preventative maintenance and general repairs of HVAC equipment, boilers, water heaters, chillers, energy management equipment, residential heating, cooling systems, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems.
Job Duties
- Primarily responsible for routine and preventative, and emergency maintenance of all IWCC facilities
- Monitor and coordinate the preventive maintenance program and processes across all facilities
- Develop preventative maintenance tasks and documents, instructions, and procedures for the preventative maintenance of facility and utility components, systems and equipment
- Maintain accurate records on all aspects of the systems such as equipment characteristics, breakdowns and associated repairs, equipment replacements and required and performed preventative and reactive maintenance
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and general repairs of HVAC equipment, boilers, water heaters, chillers, energy management equipment, residential heating, kitchen equipment, cooling systems and electrical/lighting systems to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, and building systems operate efficiently
- Respond to emergency calls
- Maintains a list of vendors/contractors and manages relationships with vendors/contractor
- Performs lock out/tag out procedures
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of maintenance and facilities experience preferred and basic understanding of the electrical repair, plumbing, HVAC preferred
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
- Ability to present information both verbally and in writing in a professional manner
- Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as needed
- Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade
- Ability to repair and maintain appliances and heating and cooling equipment
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures, including Lockout/Tag out
- Knowledge of one or more building trades preferred
- Wear/use PPE at all times
- Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment
- Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers and vendors
- Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S Driver's License and a good driving record
- Ability to pass a drug screen & pre-employment physical if applicable
Physical Demands
- The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment.
- Ability to lift over 50lbs
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with internal and external customers, listen to and respond accurate information and directions. (hear), and observe, assess, identify, detect
- Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle and operate lifts and machinery
- Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
- Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina
- Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises and working in confined spaces
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
- Work is performed primarily in a construction, maintenance setting
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Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website https://www.iwcc.edu/