Maintenance Technician at Progress Software in Newton, IA

Summary: Progress Software is a non-profit organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the upkeep and repair of properties, perform preventative maintenance, and manage on-call maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:
- Performs and manages the upkeep and repair of all properties managed by Progress
- Perform preventative maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
- Responsible for on-call maintenance
- Prioritize and execute work tasks in Maintenance Care daily
- At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor actively pursue quotes from independent contractors for major remodeling/repair projects, and routine services (such as, lawn care, snow removal, weed control, pest control, etc.). Present all bids to the Maintenance Supervisor for review/bid approval
- Visit each location a minimum of once a quarter to determine the need for repairs
- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- Candidate must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED
- Maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License with a good driving record, and a private automobile used to carry out job duties
- Hold adequate liability insurance (required:$100,000/$300,000/$50,000)
- Ability to comprehensively review work and ensure that all aspects of it are proceeding in the right direction
- Ability to troubleshoot and provide quick solutions to unexpected problems
- Works independently to meet scheduled deadlines
- Subscribe to PI Mission, Vision and Core Values
- Experience: Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
- Ability to Commute: Newton, IA 50208 (Required)

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 years post high school education or experience in the construction trades, maintenance, or related field
- Location: Newton, IA 50208
- Shift availability: Day Shift

Required Skills: Construction trades, Preventative maintenance

Benefits: Employer pays 90% of the employee Medical/Prescription insurance premium., No premium cost for employee dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability., Low deductible and out of pocket cost benefit plans., Retirement plan with 1% gift and up to 5.5% employer match contribution after one year., Paid training, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k), Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance, Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred), Work Location: In person