Facilities Maintenance Specialist

If you're a skilled trades professional with broad building maintenance experience
, the City of Des Moines offers an opportunity to put your full skillset to work. We’re seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist who is confident operating commercial vehicles, working at heights, and handling a wide range of trades-including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and mechanical systems.

This is not a single-trade position
. It's a role for a versatile, hands‑on professional who can troubleshoot complex facility issues, operate specialized equipment, and take ownership of keeping City buildings safe, functional, and well‑maintained. From responding to urgent repairs to supporting preventative maintenance and facility improvements, your work will directly support essential public services.

Open Until Filled. Applicants that apply by March 13, 2026 will have first consideration.

Complete the online application at  and attach a resume and cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements. If you complete all the application materials and meet the minimum qualifications, you may be invited to do an in‑person skills assessment as the next step in the process prior to an interview invitation.

Under the general direction of the Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, this position performs skilled and technical work. Responsibilities include performing manual and semi‑skilled tasks in construction, alteration, modification, maintenance and repair of City‑owned buildings, structures, offices, facilities and associated mechanical and electrical systems. This position is primarily assigned to the Facilities Division, but may assist other divisions as needed. In addition, this position is responsible for helping coordinate the organization of maintenance activities for Facilities.

• Coordinates the activities and maintenance of the City's buildings, structures, and offices along with associated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Works closely with the Facilities Lead to provide assistance and leadership for the maintenance and improvement of the City's facilities.
• Performs building trades work; reads and draws sketches of new carpentry projects or additions; installs and repairs drywall; paints, stains and textures walls, fences, furniture, ceilings and metal surfaces; removes graffiti; replaces and seals glass panes; installs mini‑blinds or other window treatments; makes repairs to roofing, drains and gutters; pours concrete for securing equipment, fence posts and general repairs; lays and repairs flooring, carpet, laminate and tile;
  
  sets up and breaks down metal scaffolding.
• Performs responsible installation, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic systems, machinery, motors, devices, controls and related systems; installs and tests circuits; connects emergency generators to transfer switches; connects electrical wire harnesses to modular furniture; tests security alarms and panels; sets up computer peripherals.
• Participates in troubleshooting and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; operates boilers and monitors temperatures and pressures; monitors computerized control systems and corrects airflow and temperature problems.
• Participates in installing new plumbing fixtures and piping and repairing a variety of plumbing fixtures and equipment.
• Participates in installing and repairing furniture; assembles and reconfigures modular furniture and panel systems; installs ergonomic equipment on desks and work surfaces; delivers, picks up and stores furniture.
• Participates in performing locksmith duties; performs minor repairs on doors, gates and moveable walls; re‑keys locks on doors and equipment; installs new doors, door closers and door hardware; troubleshoots and fixes electronic door locks and card readers; opens doors and facilities using master keys.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor adjustments to equipment.
• Organizes and assembles materials and equipment necessary for tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and completes service requests.
• Assists in the development of programs to improve efficiency or to track…