Published 2026-02-26
Role: - Facilities Engineer / Technician
Location: Des Moines, IA 50301 (On-site)
Employment Type: (Contract to hire) FTE
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Facilities Engineer/Technician to support operations across multiple facilities in the Des Moines area. In this role, you will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of building systems. You’ll bring strong technical expertise in at least one core trade— Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing/Piping, or Central Utility Plant Operations —while remaining versatile across other disciplines.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and maintaining high standards of facility reliability and safety.
What You’ll Do Perform routine and preventive maintenance on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), HVAC, Structural, Fire/Life Safety, Furniture, and Control systems across assigned facilities. Travel to multiple sites within the Des Moines area to ensure optimal system performance.
Inspect, clean, calibrate, and replace components on HVAC and related equipment to maintain peak efficiency.
Monitor equipment performance, record readings, adjust settings, and diagnose issues.
Maintain compliance with all safety procedures, including proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
Conduct periodic inventory checks on tools and instruments.
Oversee vendor performance, ensuring high-quality work and cost effectiveness.
Identify safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Support facility operations, purchasing, inventory control, and contracted maintenance activities.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
EPA 608 Universal Certification . 5–7 years of experience in facilities maintenance or commercial building systems. Strong knowledge of commercial or industrial HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system malfunctions with minimal supervision.
EPA 608 Type II Certification (required). Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Valid driver’s license.
Professional Engineer (P. Eng) license not required.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a trade school program in electrical systems, HVAC, refrigeration, or related fields (minimum two years).
Experience in central utility plant operations.
