Maintenance Technician

VGM Group Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Waterloo Iowa providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing commercial insurance management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases healthcare distribution direct to patient homes specialty consulting online education digital print and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1700 people across 40 states and Canada with more than 1100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit .

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance repair and upkeep needed to ensure efficient operation of all building systems grounds and equipment. This position maintains a safe clean and functional environment for employees tenants and visitors. The technician performs preventative maintenance responds to service requests and supports facility improvement projects while upholding all safety health environmental and company standards.

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

Working Location: On-site at VGM Headquarters in Waterloo Iowa

Work Hours Classification: Full-time Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm CST with ability to work earlier or later hours depending upon requirements and requests from leadership

Position Responsibilities

Must be able to perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance on building systems such as HVAC electrical plumbing and safety equipment. The technician is expected to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of facility issues maintain both interior and exterior areas and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Duties Include:

• Perform routine inspections of and preventative maintenance for building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical lighting and safety systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance according to established schedules and document activities in maintenance management systems
• Troubleshoot and repair facility issues including electrical plumbing carpentry painting flooring equipment malfunctions and more
• Maintain interior and exterior areas including groundskeeping landscaping snow removal and general upkeep of building appearance
• Comply with safety regulations fire codes OSHA standards and company policies while performing all tasks
• Assist with setups and teardowns for events cubicle and desk setups and office relocations
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools equipment and supplies
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities equipment performance work orders and inspections

• Operate all vehicles and other job-related equipmentin accordance with safety standards and regulations
• Support facility upgrade projects renovations and capital improvements as directed
• Assist with custodial duties as needed to include but not be limited to: cleaning and sanitizing building interiors and restrooms removing trash replacing light bulbs and using power equipment and hand tools buffers auto scrubbers extractors high pressure washers high speed buffers and vacuums brooms mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors walls carpets furniture grounds etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

Experience and education:

• 1 years of experience in building facility or equipment maintenance
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems plumbing electrical carpentry and mechanical systems
• High school diploma or equivalent; in addition to general maintenance technician knowledge

Skills and competencies:

• Proven skills working with power tools machinery and equipment used for maintenance and repair of building systems
• Proficient in basic computer applications
• Strong troubleshooting problem-solving and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements:

• Operation of office equipment and using technology efficiently such as computers phones misc. office equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds climb ladders and perform physically demanding tasks

• Visual abilities to include reading distance vision and peripheral vision
• A valid drivers license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule depending upon the requirements of the position
• Moving throughout the VGM facilities when needed.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.

VGM Group Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.