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Facilities Technician (52011)

YSS

Job Location:

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 25 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Are you handy hardworking and love solving problems As a Facilities Technician at YSS youll be the go-to person for keeping our spaces safe functional and looking great!

Youll tackle a variety of approved work ordersfrom general repairs to routine maintenance on our buildings furnishings and equipment. Youll help keep things running smoothly and jump in on preventative maintenance to stop problems before they start. And youll work alongside our Facilities Director to help coordinate projects support the team and supervise contractors when needed. If youre organized dependable and ready to make a real impact wed love to meet you!

Heres what youll be up to each day:

Open and close office buildings as assigned.
Meet daily with the Facilities Director and staff to coordinate activities.
Utilize the work order ticketing system and facility management system.
Conduct day-to-day maintenance operations for assigned buildings and parking lots.
Support preventive maintenance and seasonal readiness programs for all locations.
Use power equipment and miscellaneous tools for repairs and maintenance.
Travel to provide services to outreach operations as required.
Answer emergency calls evenings weekends and holidays as assigned.
Coordinate communicate and supervise vendors contractors and staff as assigned by the Director.
Inventory and document equipment on a quarterly basis.
Purchase approved supplies/materials as required.
Operate office equipment such as phones computers copiers and other tools as needed.
Assist the Director with quarterly building reports.
Assist with the contract bidding processes.

This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

We value your lived experience.

Do you have personal experience with substance use or addiction with at least two years of current continuous recovery Are you passionate about sharing your story to support others on their journey to stability and healing

If you can you serve as a positive role model for sustained sobriety providing mentorship guidance and hope to residents we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.

What you can expect in return...

We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your addition to a welcoming workplace collaborative and supportive colleagues and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first YSS offers the followingbenefits for this position:

Medical dental vision and life insurance
Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
Accrued PTO plus paid time off for holidays your birthday and volunteering
Employee Assistance Program
Employee recognition program
Personal wellness programs
Pet insurance discounts
PSLF Program qualification
Retirement offerings
Training opportunities

Qualifications

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. So we ask staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit. For this job we ask for the following:

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

Youve got at least 2 years of hands-on experience in the trades.
- Carpentry constructioncustodial work electrical HVAC maintenance painting plumbing do a little bit of everything:
If it breaks you can fix it. Better yet you can take care of it soit doesnt break in the first place.
Youve got a valid Iowa drivers license and a reliable way to get where you need to be.

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

Youve got ahigh school diploma or equivalent.
You spot what needs fixing and without waiting to be told you jump right in to take care of it!
You can juggle multiple tasks like a pro without breaking a sweat.
People like working with youyoure friendly team-oriented and know how to keep customers happy.
Youre a critical thinker and a natural problem solver.
You know how to make the most of your tools time and teamsmart efficient and resourceful.

The IDEAL Candidate:

Youve got away with wordswhether in person oremailing you know how to get the message across clearly.
Youve used work order or ticketing systemsmakingsure nothing slips through the cracks.
Youve got asolid grasp on OSHA safety rules and building codes.
Youve got trade certifications that prove you know your stuff.

Who we are (and why youll love us)...

Were YSSone of Iowas oldest and largest nonprofits dedicated to uplifting youth and putting kids first (because they deserve nothing less!). Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive through education counseling and support that actually makes a a passionate diverse leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus (yep its as cool as it sounds) were growing fast and thinking big. Were not just keeping up with the timeswere shaping the future of care for youth and families in Iowa. Want to know more about our mission and all the awesome things were up to Visit !

At YSS we dont just talk about diversity and inclusionwe live it celebrate it and grow from it every day. We believe the best teams are made up of all kinds of people with all kinds of perspectives. Thats what makes us strong creative and downright proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and were all about creating a space where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to succeedno matter your background identity or hairstyle. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is woven into everything we do and were always working to do better together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages!- Most of our communication with applicants happens through emailstraight from our Paycom system. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam/junk folder too just in case our message took a detour). Got questions about your application or just want to say hi Shoot us an email at - were happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

Apply Fill out the online app at Well check out your skills and experience.
Interview Phone video or in-personwell chat and get to know you.
References Send us three people who can sing your praises.
Screening Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.

Required Experience:

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