Plumber 1 - Iowa Veterans Home - Iowa Staffing : Job Details

The Iowa Veterans Home is looking to hire a full-time Plumber 1. Hours for this position are 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Also, will be 'on call' for the general maintenance shop on a rotating basis. The responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:

• Troubleshoot and repair all water and sewer piping throughout the facility according to proper codes and standards.
• Perform maintenance/preventative maintenance on facility steam and condensate systems, assuring safe and proper operation.
• Performs regular scheduled preventative maintenance on air handling equipment. Includes inspection and repair of motors, valves, coils and controls.
• Performs regular scheduled preventative maintenance on closed loop hydronic systems, both heated and chilled. Includes inspection and repair of pumps, motors, valves, coils and controls.
• Inspects air compressor oil levels, belts, insulation, filters, and observes pressure and vacuum gauges, adjusts controls to regulate and insure proper operation of equipment.
• Maintains dampers, blowers, motors, pumps, pneumatic and electrical controls, valves, switches, humidification and emissivity for proper operation.
• Maintains proper documentation on preventative maintenance software system for each unit, insuring history for use in evaluating operations, parts inventory, and future replacement life cycle.
• Install, connect, troubleshoot resident T.V. and cable for new and existing residents.
• Help other trades, ie electricians, maintenance repairers, HVAC technicians with related work.

What We Offer As A Full Time Iowa Veterans Home Employee:

• Team oriented, positive work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year.
• Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:
• Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2025: Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share
• Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share
• Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2025: Single: Free Family: $46
• Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Lactation rooms throughout our campus
• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Experience equal to three years of full-time work in skilled plumbing; OR licensure as a Journey Plumber or Plumbing Contractor; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of one term of study in a plumber's course at a recognized trade school for each six months of the required experience; OR the successful completion of three years in an approved plumbing apprenticeship program; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Trades Helper which involved plumbing duties.

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• Retirement Planning: We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested).
• Paid Time Off: Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
• Professional Development: Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.
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