Building Maintenance Worker III

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! 

• 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

• 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.

• 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

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

• Project lead work
• Journeyman level mechanical license

• 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:

Salary : $57,179 - $70,762