Power Plant Engineer 3

Job Description

The lowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a skilled, journeyman-level mechanic to join our Facilities Management team. This role is ideal for an experienced trades professional who takes pride in high-quality work, values consistency and stability, and wants to apply their skills in a mission-driven public service environment.

You'll play a critical, hands-on role in maintaining and repairing state facilities that serve lowans every day working independently, solving complex mechanical issues, and coordinating work across multiple building systems.

What You'll Do

• As a journeyman-level maintenance professional, you will:
• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work across multiple trades, including mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic, and low-voltage electronic systems (24V and below).
• Independently diagnose and troubleshoot complex building system issues, recommending effective, long-term solutions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and system inspections for plumbing, and mechanical equipment to ensure reliability and safety.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches, and specifications to complete installations and repairs accurately.
• Safely operate and maintain a full range of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Coordinate directly with vendors, contractors, and service providers, including scheduling, oversight, and communication.
• Manage and document work orders, repairs, parts usage, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work complies with fire codes, safety standards, and applicable building regulations.
• Serve as a knowledgeable, professional point of contact for building occupants regarding maintenance needs and timelines.
  
  

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Subject to call-in, on-call rotation, overtime, and occasional travel)

What We're Looking For

This role is best suited for someone who brings:

• Journeyman-level knowledge and hands-on experience in building and mechanical trades.
• Working experience with plumbing, ventilation, boilers, and refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with computerized building control systems and maintenance management software.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across facilities.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approach.
• Basic proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and facility management applications.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid lowa Driver's License (or ability to obtain and maintain).
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, manlifts, and similar equipment.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations, weekends, and after-hours work as needed.
  
  

Why Join DAS?

At DAS, your work has a visible impact. You'll help maintain the infrastructure that supports state employees, agencies, and the public-without the instability of project-to-project private work.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, paid holidays, and unlimited sick leave accrual
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Security: IPERS defined-benefit pension with optional deferred compensation
• Financial Flexibility: Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Additional Support: Life insurance, employee assistance program, and employee discounts
  
  

Learn more about State of lowa benefits and what makes DAS a great place to work: https://das.iowa.gov/state-employment

If you're an experienced trades professional looking for steady work, meaningful impact, and long-term security, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join DAS as a Facilities Mechanical Maintenance

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Experience equal to three years of full-time work in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam generating boilers, centralized air-conditioning or electrical power generating equipment and auxiliary systems;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours of accredited coursework from a military school or recognized trade or vocational school in power plant engineering principles including the operation, maintenance and repair of steam boilers for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of one year;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state Executive Branch that includes experience equal to one year of full-time experience as a Power Plant Engineer 2.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.

Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required certification, license and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.