Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician I

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Location: West Des Moines
Categories: Staff

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform a broad range of semi-skilled tasks and maintenance duties in the building maintenance field. Including, but not limited to, plumbing, drywall, floor care, carpentry, appliance repair, and painting. Assist in emergency services in addition to routine work as directed.

Also includes moving furniture, assisting with room setups, grounds, snow removal, and performing other duties to maintain operations.

What you’ll do:

• Perform routine maintenance such as painting, drywall repair, changing filters, preventative maintenance on equipment, and furniture moving/set up.
• Assist with maintaining physical plant such as responsible for maintaining the buildings and related equipment in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Perform general construction assignments including, carpentry, woodworking, drywall installation and repair, landscape building and repair, and other associated tasks.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment such as power tools, snow removal equipment, shop equipment, scissor lifts, forklifts, test equipment, etc.
• Assists grounds crew with snow removal and responses to emergency situations as needed.
• The Director and Assistant Director of Facilities Management require all employees to be available to meet the needs of university operations. Employees may be asked to assist with construction projects, mowing, grounds, snow removal, moving furniture, or cleaning as necessary.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required, additional education a plus.
• Two years experience in building maintenance responsibilities; working at an educational institution a plus.
• Must have, or have the ability to obtain a chauffer’s license.
• Commitment to and alignment with DMU’s mission and values.

* To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

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