Electrician - Food Services Equipment (Iowa Veterans' Home)

Job Description Use Your Expertise to Support Those Who Served At the Iowa Veterans Home, your work directly supports the care and wellbeing of Iowa's veterans.

Behind every meal served is a team ensuring equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably, and that's where this role comes in. We're seeking an experienced electrician, ideally with commercial kitchen or food equipment experience, to help maintain and repair critical dietary systems that serve our residents every day.

What You'll Do: Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, kettles, dish machines, refrigeration units, and more) Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and gas-related issues in dietary systems Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems across the facility, including motors, alarms, and control systems Partner with HVAC technicians on industrial refrigeration diagnostics Install and commission new kitchen equipment Ensure all work complies with National Electrical Code and safety standards Document work orders and maintenance activity in CMMS systems What We're Looking For: Experience as a journeyman electrician or equivalent Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical systems Experience with commercial kitchen or food service equipment (preferred, not required) Ability to read schematics and work across multiple systems A team-oriented mindset and commitment to safety Why Join Iowa Veterans' Home?

Working here means more than a job - it's meaningful public service. Mission-Driven Work - Support Iowa veterans through essential behind-the-scenes operations Team-Oriented Environment - Collaborative, supportive workplace culture Growth Opportunities - Expand your skills in specialized systems Comprehensive Benefits Include: Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave Low-cost, high-quality medical insurance (as low as $64/month for single coverage) Dental insurance (single coverage at no cost) IPERS retirement + optional 401(a) match $20,000 life insurance (no cost) Wellness program + onsite fitness center Additional Information: - Background checks required (criminal, dependent adult abuse, and child abuse) - On-call rotation and occasional evenings/weekends required **All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov . Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: Three years of full-time work experience in skilled electrical work in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings.

Successful completion of a standard electrician program at an accredited trade school. A total of three years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where one semester of an approved trade school electrician program is equivalent to six months of full-time experience.

Successful completion of three years of an approved electrician apprenticeship program. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Additional Qualification Requirements Must be capable of operating forklift and other material handling equipment, and other heavy mobile equipment as necessary such as scissor lifts, manlifts, and other aerial platforms.

Must be willing to work weekends and after hours performing assigned tasks, and must be willing to respond to on call requirements on weekends and after hours.

Must obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License. Certified Licensed Electrician is preferred. Why Choose the State of Iowa?

At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset - our employees.

Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice. Our Robust Benefits Package Includes: Competitive

Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 How many years do you have of full-time skilled electrical work in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings?

No skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings Less than one year of skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings One year to less than two years of skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings Two years to less than three years of skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings Three or more years of skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings 04 How many years do you have of combined post high school education in an electrician's course at a recognized trade school AND/OR experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings?

One term of study in an electrician's course at a recognized trade school equals 6 months of experience. Not applicable - I have not attended a recognized trade school No skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings Less than one year of the combined education and experience One year to less than two years of the combined education and experience Two years to less than three years of the combined education and experience Three or more years of the combined education and experience 05 Have you successfully completed a standard electrician's course at a recognized trade school?

Yes No 06 Have you completed three years of an approved electrician's apprenticeship program? Yes No 07 If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years do you have of full-time experience in the State of Iowa classification of Trades Helper which involved electrical duties?

Not applicable - I am not a State of Iowa Employee No experience as a Trades Helper requiring electrical duties Less than one year of experience as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties One year to less than two years of experience as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties Two or more years of experience as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home Address 1301 Summit St Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158 Website http://ivh.iowa.gov/ Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email CURRENT OPENINGS Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright