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Maintenance Technician
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$48,640 / year median in Iowa
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Maintenance Technician QPS Employment Group 25.00 United States, Iowa, West Burlington Sep 01, 2026
Position Title:
Maintenance Tech Wage:
$25.00
- 30.
00 per hour
Shift:
1st
Hours:
6:00am-4:30pm (Mon-Thurs) QPS Employment Group has a great Maintenance Tech position available at a company in West Burlington, IA. This is a direct hire position with 1st shift available. Maintenance Tech Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform basic preventive maintenance on various equipment using maintenance requests, prints, diagrams, and manuals.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment, facility systems, and environmental support systems.
- Conduct general building maintenance, including cleaning, minor electrical work, plumbing repairs, and fixing broken items.
- Maintain equipment by removing defective parts and adjusting functional components as needed.
- Assist with installation of machinery and equipment using plant schematics, wiring diagrams, precision measuring tools, and equipment manuals.
- Follow all company and OSHA-required training, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall
- Protection, and Hot Work procedures.
- Support continuous improvement efforts for equipment, machinery, facilities, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Contribute to team success by performing other duties as assigned.
Maintenance Tech Requirements:
- Proven experience working with and troubleshooting PLC systems (required).
- Ability to interpret maintenance documents, manuals, prints, and diagrams.
- Basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair skills.
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and basic maintenance equipment.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
- Ability to comply with all required safety training and protocols.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.