Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Iowa

A Maintenance Mechanic in the maintenance and installation industry is a critical role responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. This includes repairing or replacing faulty machinery or equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining tools, and following safety protocols. They are also tasked with inspecting equipment, systems, and structures to identify any defects or malfunctions. In some cases, they may also be required to install new machinery or equipment.

Important skills for a Maintenance Mechanic include mechanical skills, problem-solving skills, physical stamina, and technical knowledge of machinery and equipment. They should also have a strong understanding of safety regulations and guidelines. Certifications such as the Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or a specific Trade Certification can enhance job prospects. Prior roles that a person may hold before becoming a Maintenance Mechanic could include Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Technician, or Machine Operator.

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NK Maintenance Tech 1 Nights

  • Altoona, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 1 day ago

Business Unit Description: Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer...

Maintenance Technician 2 - NIGHTS

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 11 days ago

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oreal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their...

HVAC Technician

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 21 days ago

About Us: At Trane Commercial HVAC, we are committed to providing top-notch HVAC solutions to our commercial customers. We focus on problem solving solutions for our customers. It's all...

Maintenance Technician - Residential

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 22 days ago

Required Qualifications/Skills : Six months to one-year general maintenance and safety experience Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance and repair and preventative maintenance programs, irrigation...

Service Technician

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always...

Feedyard Service Technician

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 hours ago

Maintenance Mechanic - Cedar Rapids, IA $1500 Sign-On Bonus!...

Maintenance Engineer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 hours ago

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Maintenance Engineer to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to...

Maintenance Technician - RiverEast

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 9 hours ago

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas...

Maintenance Technician - Wean to Finish (Iowa Falls, IA)

  • Iowa Falls, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Iowa Falls, IA
  • 9 hours ago

IOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Maintenance Technician REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor LAST REVISION DATE: 12/12/2023 COMPANY VALUES: We believe in doing the right thing every day,...

Maintenance Tech

  • Spencer, IA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Spencer, IA
  • 12 hours ago

The Maintenance Mechanic also manages the wash floor employees....

Electrical Tech

  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 12 hours ago

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create...

Field Service Tech

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 hours ago

Prominent equpment manufacturer and supplier serving industrial, municipal, environmental market segments in need of a field technician based in Davenport IA. Work will include, but not limited to...

THCE Senior Biomedical Equipment Technician

  • Davenport, IA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 17 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: POSITION PURPOSE Within assigned service area, provides Planned Maintenance (PM), safety testing, repairs, calibration, installation, routine and...

Repair Technician

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 18 hours ago

Transco As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathaway youll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way....

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Salary for Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maintenance Mechanics in Iowa offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.5%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Mechanics in Iowa
2-4 years
47.2%
1-2 years
26.6%
4-6 years
18.9%
Less than 1 year
3.5%
10+ years
2.8%
6-8 years
0.8%
8-10 years
0.2%
None
0.1%


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