This is a non-merit, temporary position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services

• Human Resources Enterprise.

During active capital improvements, building renovations, and major facility maintenance projects, the Iowa Veterans Home is looking for a temporary escort to accompany external contractors, vendors, and maintenance technicians throughout resident care units, clinical departments, and restricted operational zones across our 158-acre campus. Hours will vary depending on construction project timelines and facility needs. This is a non-merit position. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Contractor Escort & Supervision:

  Greet external contractors and service vendors at designated check-in locations daily. Continuously escort personnel while they work inside resident living units, nursing departments, administrative spaces, and mechanical rooms.

• Secure Access Monitoring:

  Monitor temporary construction doors and secure unit perimeters to prevent unauthorized exit or entry into memory care or specialized units.

• Communication:

  Maintain radio or phone contact with the Facility Management Bureau and floor nursing supervisors to communicate operational impacts in advance. Minimum Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Physical Demands:

  Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and escort personnel continuously across a multi-building campus for up to 8 hours per shift.

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Screening Requirements:

Must successfully pass a State of Iowa criminal background check and dependent adult abuse registry check. 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 There are no minimum requirements for a temporary position