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Temporary - Facilities Maintenance Assistant

State of Iowa

  • Iowa, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • $19.76 Per Hour

Highlights

The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring temporary full-time Facilities Maintenance Assistants to help keep Iowa's rest areas, welcome centers, weigh stations, and parking sites safe, clean, and running smoothly. General knowledge in any the recognized building and mechanical trades (carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning, machinist, machine repair, masonry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing, refrigeration, and welding) is required.

Numbers & Facts

LocationIowa, IA

Description

Temporary - Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Salary

$19.76 Hourly

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

27-00234

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Matthew Heuvelmann - Matthew.Heuvelmann@iowadot.us

Job Description

Looking for a hands-on job where you can make a real impact? The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring temporary full-time Facilities Maintenance Assistants to help keep Iowa's rest areas, welcome centers, weigh stations, and parking sites safe, clean, and running smoothly.

Location: Western side of Iowa

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

What you'll do:

  • Support daily operations and upkeep of multiple public-use facilities.
  • Assist with basic repairs and preventative maintenance.
  • Restock supplies and organize equipment.
  • Check on janitorial and lawn care contractors to ensure work meets standards.
  • Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

What you need:

  • A valid Iowa driver's license.
  • General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and masonry.
  • Ability to work independently and travel between sites as needed.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to learn safety, sanitation, and compliance procedures.
  • Basic computer skills for administrative tasks.

If youre reliable, hands-on, and ready to help keep Iowa's facilities running smoothly, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualification Requirements

No specific education required

General knowledge in any the recognized building and mechanical trades (carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning, machinist, machine repair, masonry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing, refrigeration, and welding) is required

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/

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