What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician (temporary) position at FBL Financial Group, Inc.?
Facilities Technician
**This is a temporary position ***
Who We Are: At Farm Bureau, pride is part of who we are. It’s there in our customer service, in our relationships, and you’ll see it where we work. In this role, you’re part of the team that assures our facilities meet the highest standards. The bar is set high here at Farm Bureau. Our expectations are clear, and we are looking for someone who can step up and be a part of a seasoned group of people who take pride in their performance and have a sense of value and worth at the end of the day.
What You’ll Do: As a Facilities Technician, you will perform work order requests and preventive maintenance work orders. You will also assist with special event setups and open and close conference room doors. During the winter months, your assistance is key in assisting the grounds crew with snow removal as needed, including running snow blowers and associated equipment. As a Facilities Technician, you will also perform routine maintenance on, but not limited to, our HVAC, Plumbing and electrical systems, and operate the Fire Alarm, HVAC control and chiller systems.
No two days are the same, so a “will-do” attitude is key. Typical hours will be 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday, but you will be on call 24/7 every 4 weeks (Monday – Sunday) on a call rotation with maintenance crew. There is a possibility for some overtime hours.
What It Takes to Join Our Team:
- High school diploma or equivalent plus HVAC experience preferred.
- Must have or be willing to achieve a current First Class engineering license.
- Must have or be willing to achieve BOMA certification (SMT or higher designation).
- Must keep up-to-date regarding city, state and federal regulations and building codes.
- Utilize hand tools and simple power tools such as torches, drills, and test equipment.
- Requires some lifting (75lbs), climbing, grasping, kneeling, and crawling.
- On Call 24/7. Will be on a weekly on call rotation with maintenance crew.
- Work from our office in West Des Moines, IA.
What We Offer You: We offer a competitive pay scale targeting $25-30/hourly based on different factors, including internal equity, salary range, budget and experience of the candidate. When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. We offer a 401K with match, a defined benefit retirement plan, an incentive bonus, student loan repayment assistance, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays, and teams who know how to have fun. Work/life balance is extremely important to Farm Bureau - while we work hard we also understand that while work is important, it’s not the only thing. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and even an onsite medical clinic. Iowa Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!
If you're interested in joining a company that has a long history of stability, one that appreciates its employees and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.
Salary : $25 - $30