Building Services Technician - ISU Dairy
Building Services Technician - ISU Dairy
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Position Title:
Building Services Technician - ISU DairyJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experience performing maintenance on buildings and/or agricultural equipmentBasic welding and fabrication skills
Familiarity with maintaining plumbing electrical and HVAC systems
Background in agricultural or dairy farm operations and equipment handling
Job Description:
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking applicants for a Building Services Technician at the ISU Dairy. This position is critical to maintaining the functionality safety and biosecurity of the ISU Dairy Farms facilities and equipment in support of research teaching and production.
Key Responsibilities include:
Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on farm buildings including milking parlors barns offices and storage facilities
Repairing structural components such as doors windows roofing and siding
Maintaining plumbing electrical and HVAC systems
Monitoring and maintaining building-related equipment such as water heaters ventilation systems lighting and backup generators
Assisting with the installation and troubleshooting of new equipment and systems
Maintaining and repairing farm equipment including feed mixers tractors skid steers telehandlers and manure management systems
Keeping detailed records of maintenance and repairs for both facilities and equipment
This role also includes operating farm machinery such as tractors skid steers vacuum trucks and farm trucks for harvesting and feeding purposes; using dairy-specific equipment including milking parlors and manure systems; promoting a strong culture of safety and assisting with student and staff training.
This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic hands-on environment that supports cutting-edge research teaching and outreach at Iowa State Universitys Dairy Farm. Ongoing academic and research activities bring new challenges and learning experiences daily. While the primary focus is on maintenance and repair the role also provides regular involvement in research projects such as configuring systems to meet specific study protocols. Were looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving works well around cattle and is excited to contribute to a mission-driven agricultural setting.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position will be open until filled. Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply before July 14th.
Level Guidelines
Senior-level position applies advanced and specialized expertise and competencies
Typically receives general supervision with high level guidance on the most complex assignments
Completes assignments which are moderately difficult or difficult
Resolves issues including atypical issues and makes recommendations
May lead projects of limited scope
Functions as go to. Responds to inquiries and requests from others inside and outside work area
May act as a lead assigning tasks and providing guidance to lower level workers
May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
This position will be open until filled. Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply before July 14th.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
July 3 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17358Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
