Building Maintenance Worker III

Building Maintenance Worker III

Salary

$57,179.20 - $70,761.60 Annually

Location

City Services Center - 500 15th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

City Manager

Division

Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The City of Cedar Rapids is committed to maintaining safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities that serve our community. We are seeking a skilled Building Maintenance Worker III to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across City-owned buildings, using expertise in multiple trades and providing project leadership when needed. The ideal candidate is adaptable, safety-focused, and takes pride in maintaining quality facilities through effective problem-solving and hands-on work.

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds, and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!

About this Opportunity

Provides labor and maintenance services in the maintenance and repair of city owned facilities, including serving as a lead worker when needed.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks
• Performs general carpentry and demolition
• Participates in painting projects
• Performs general mechanical maintenance on equipment and preventive maintenance inspections on facility equipment
• Performs repairs and inspections, parts ordering, safety inspections, and asset data entry on facility equipment
• Performs minor welding and soldering repairs
• Carries out considerable plumbing and pipefitting and maintains and operates pumps
• Performs maintenance in areas including snowplowing, shoveling snow and salt/sanding
• Drives dump truck, pickup truck, or other service vehicles of work system to haul equipment, supplies, and debris and unloads trucks
• Performs maintenance in areas including snowplowing, shoveling snow and salt/sanding
• Operates skid loader, fork truck (lift), and man-lifts
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance at work
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of commercial buildings; specifically flooring, drywall, finishes, plumbing systems, etc.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i.e., one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Backflow Prevention Certification within 12 months of hire
• Ability to pass NCIC background check

Desired Qualifications

• Project lead work
• Journeyman level mechanical license

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Hourly Rate

The Building Maintenance Worker III is covered under the AFSCME Bargaining Union, and all new hires begin employment at $27.49 per hour, regardless of years of experience. Employees in this classification receive a step increase on their anniversary. The steps effective 7/1/2026 include:

New Hire1 year2 years3 years$27.49$30.43$32.18$34.02

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the Citys Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

The City of Cedar Rapids provides outstanding pay, benefits, time off, including:

• Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
• Competitive pay
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
• 457 deferred compensation employer match program (City will match up to 0.05% of your annual income each calendar year-learn more here.)
• Flexible Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts- learn more here)
• An average of 11 paid holidays per year
• Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )
• Annual pay increases
• Fiscal year pay increases as determined by bargaining contract
• Employees are eligible for longevity pay after 5 years of continuous service
• 100% City paid basic life insurance
• Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• View our Bargaining Benefits Summaries
• Expansive job growth opportunities
• Commitment to professional development
• Private health & wellness coaching partnerships

01

Which of the following best indicates your highest level of education?

• I do not have a High School diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (at least the equivalent of 1 year)
• Associates degree or vocational equivalent
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

Which of the following best indicates your total years of experience where primary duties consisted of maintenance and repair of commercial buildings; specifically flooring, drywall, finishes, plumbing systems, etc.? Please only include experience where your primary job responsibilities were in one of these areas.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year of experience
• At least 3 years of experience
• At least 5 years of experience
• At least 7 years of experience
• At least 9 years of experience

03

Please briefly describe your professional experience in maintenance and repair of commercial buildings; specifically flooring, drywall, finishes, plumbing systems, etc.

04

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

If selected for this position, are you able and willing to obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to obtain a Backflow Prevention certification within 12 months of hire?

• Yes
• No
• I already possess the necessary Backflow Prevention Certification

07

Please share any experience you have with leading project work that would be relevant to this position.

08

Do you have a Journeyman level mechanical license?

• Yes
• No

09

If you have a Journeyman level mechanical license, please list what trade below.

10

Please describe your experience working collaboratively with a diverse population.

Required Question

Employer City of Cedar Rapids

Address 101 1st Street SE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401

Phone 319-286-5000

Website http://www.cedar-rapids.org/