Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Iowa
Facilities Maintenance Technician jobs in Iowa draw consistent demand from manufacturing plants, healthcare campuses, and commercial real estate operations, with openings at every level from entry-level helpers to lead technicians overseeing large facilities teams. The busiest hiring markets are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport, where employers such as Principal Financial Group, UnityPoint Health, and Deere and Company maintain large physical operations requiring ongoing maintenance staffing. HVAC systems, electrical maintenance, and preventive maintenance program management are the most sought-after specialties across Iowa postings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
As a Facilities Maintenance Repair employee with the John Deere Waterloo Foundry, you will:
Performs maintenance and repair of foundry buildings and equipment. Performs tasks necessary to support foundry operations in a team environment. The types of machines, tools, and equipment used, or operated, include welding and brazing equipment, plumbing tools, bending, and threading machine, sheet metal forming tools and equipment, stationary or portable power equipment, testing equipment, hoists, paint equipment, ladders, and various other hand tools.
Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:
- Maintain a safe work environment and has knowledge of OSHA rules for industrial manufacturing equipment and tools.
- Perform general plumbing repair and maintenance as required.
- Perform general heating and ventilation repair and maintenance as required.
- Perform general building repair and maintenance.
- Perform general welding required.
- Perform sheet repair and maintenance as required.
- Perform painting as required.
- Perform general repairs and lubrications to gas and electrical industrial trucks and other power driven and manually operated equipment.
- Check and service and store electrical storage batteries and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Operate and service equipment received, treat, and dispose of toxic, corrosive, and/or reactive waste material.
- Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
- Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
- Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have at least one of the following:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with plumbing/HVAC, welding, or using sheet metal forming tools.
- Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift – with or without reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Journeyperson’s card in Pipefitting / HVAC Maintenance or at least 2 years of industrial pipefitting / HVAC experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).
- At least 2 years of millwright or iron work experience.
- At least 2 years of experience laying out, fabricating, repairing steel structures such as jib and bridge cranes, and reading/working with blueprints/drawings.
- At least 3 years of sheet metal and/or plastics maintenance experience:
- Including use of applicable tools and processes and experience working from prints, sketches, samples, templates, and written or oral instructions.
Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?
If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.
At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.
Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.
- Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
- Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
As a Facilities Maintenance Repair employee with the John Deere Waterloo Foundry, you will:
Performs maintenance and repair of foundry buildings and equipment. Performs tasks necessary to support foundry operations in a team environment. The types of machines, tools, and equipment used, or operated, include welding and brazing equipment, plumbing tools, bending, and threading machine, sheet metal forming tools and equipment, stationary or portable power equipment, testing equipment, hoists, paint equipment, ladders, and various other hand tools.
Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:
- Maintain a safe work environment and has knowledge of OSHA rules for industrial manufacturing equipment and tools.
- Perform general plumbing repair and maintenance as required.
- Perform general heating and ventilation repair and maintenance as required.
- Perform general building repair and maintenance.
- Perform general welding required.
- Perform sheet repair and maintenance as required.
- Perform painting as required.
- Perform general repairs and lubrications to gas and electrical industrial trucks and other power driven and manually operated equipment.
- Check and service and store electrical storage batteries and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Operate and service equipment received, treat, and dispose of toxic, corrosive, and/or reactive waste material.
- Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
- Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
- Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have at least one of the following:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with plumbing/HVAC, welding, or using sheet metal forming tools.
- Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift – with or without reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Journeyperson’s card in Pipefitting / HVAC Maintenance or at least 2 years of industrial pipefitting / HVAC experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).
- At least 2 years of millwright or iron work experience.
- At least 2 years of experience laying out, fabricating, repairing steel structures such as jib and bridge cranes, and reading/working with blueprints/drawings.
- At least 3 years of sheet metal and/or plastics maintenance experience:
- Including use of applicable tools and processes and experience working from prints, sketches, samples, templates, and written or oral instructions.
Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?
If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.
At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.
Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.
- Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
- Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Facilities Maintenance Technician Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facilities maintenance technician jobs across Iowa.
- Two or more years of hands-on facilities maintenance or building systems experience required
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems maintenance
- EPA 608 certification for refrigerant handling preferred or required for HVAC-related roles
- Ability to read blueprints, equipment schematics, and maintenance documentation accurately
- Valid Iowa driver's license required for facilities roles covering multiple sites
- Completion of a trade apprenticeship, vocational program, or associate degree in a related field
Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a facilities maintenance technician in Iowa?
Most Iowa employers look for candidates with a vocational certificate or associate degree in HVAC, industrial maintenance, or a related trade, often paired with hands-on experience. Iowa does not require a statewide facilities maintenance technician license, but specific tasks trigger credential requirements: refrigerant work requires an EPA 608 certification, and electrical work above certain thresholds may fall under Iowa's electrician licensing rules administered by the Iowa Electrical Examining Board.
Which companies hire facilities maintenance technicians in Iowa?
Companies currently hiring facilities maintenance technicians in Iowa include Walmart, Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services, and Pella, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Iowa's mix of large manufacturing operations, regional healthcare systems, and commercial property management firms generates steady, year-round openings for this role across the state.
Which Iowa cities have the most facilities maintenance technician jobs?
Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Des Moines have the highest concentration of facilities maintenance technician openings in Iowa. Des Moines drives volume through its large office campuses, hospital networks, and growing commercial real estate sector, while Cedar Rapids and Davenport reflect the state's strong manufacturing base and the institutional facilities those plants require.
Are there remote facilities maintenance technician jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're rare. Facilities maintenance technician work is hands-on and site-specific by nature, making fully remote roles the exception rather than the rule. About 0% of facilities maintenance technician openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to cover administrative coordination, maintenance scheduling, or facilities management oversight rather than direct technical work.
How can I get hired as a facilities maintenance technician in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a maintenance helper or building services associate role with Iowa's large hospital systems or manufacturing employers, such as UnityPoint Health or Iowa-based food processing and industrial plants, which regularly bring on candidates from custodial, warehouse, or groundskeeping backgrounds. Completing a short HVAC or industrial maintenance certificate through Iowa community colleges like Des Moines Area Community College strengthens any application and can substitute for direct experience with many employers.
Where can I find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your trade background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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