Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Full Job Description

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation.

To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location: Ames

Shift Requirements: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Some nights & weekends; Travel required

The Resources and Acquisition Bureau is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Coordinator.

This role plays a key part in the Bureau's mission by supporting the maintenance and enhancing the physical condition of our facilities.

This position is responsible for onsite facility evaluations, estimating project costs, sourcing materials and contractors, and coordinating maintenance work to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and excels at managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

As a Facility Maintenance Coordinator your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct Regular onsite facility inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Communicate with DOT staff from across the agency to receive facility requests and coordinate maintenance repairs.
• Estimate costs for repairs and small projects; obtain quotes from vendors when under completive bid threshold, submit requisitions to purchasing when over competitive bid threshold.
• Preform minor construction and repair tasks including rough and finish carpentry and lock installation.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors to ensure quality and timely completion.
• Take direction and collaborates closely with Team Lead and other the Resources and Acquisitions Bureau members.
• Maintain records of work preformed, project timelines, material usage, and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with all building codes and regulations.

Special Requirements:

What we offer YOU:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
• Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

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The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us

Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

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.

Qualifications

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

1. Three years of full-time work experience in the building and trades industry.
2. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Maintenance Repairer.

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Additional Information

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain current valid Driver’s License.

All of the following apply to Department of Transportation positions only:

Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire.

Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Class A or B (level determined by the appointing authority) Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained in order to continue employment.

If a CDL is not designated, all positions are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator’s License.

In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.

Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Employees must respond to emergency situations as required, including during non-routine working hours.