Preventative Maintenance Technician

SALARY $22.89 - $29.53 Hourly $47,611.20 - $61,422.40 Annually LOCATION 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, IA ::: {aria-label="Job Type"} JOB TYPE ::: Full-Time JOB NUMBER 26-1330-01 DEPARTMENT Fleet Services DIVISION Fleet Services OPENING DATE 10/05/2026 CLOSING DATE 10/25/2026 5:00 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt BARGAINING UNIT FBC RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT? Yes RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district. ## General Information The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline. Under general supervision, performs repair and preventive maintenance activities or assists in performing more complex activities related to the maintenance and repair of gasoline or diesel powered automotive or heavy equipment; performs related work as required. In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. A written exam is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 at 3:30pm. All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written exam. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at: Benefits The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit: PSLF Compensation: - Step A (Start) = $22.89/hr - Step B (18 mos) = $27.32/hr - Step C (48 mos) = $29.53/hr ## Examples of Essential Job Functions Examples of Essential Job Functions: Performs preventive maintenance, inspection and general repairs on automotive/light truck/medium and heavy truck/heavy equipment systems; performs preventative draining and refilling lubrication system, removing and replacing preventative maintenance parts on all applicable equipment; assists Fleet Technicians in disassembling and assembling major components; repairs ore replaces light vehicle tires; helps maintain shop and building(s); maintains tools and equipment in a safe, clean and usable condition; performs routine building and shelter maintenance and repair tasks. Other Job Functions: Assists in checking and maintaining inventory of frequently used i ems; may transport vehicles or equipment to and from service vendors, dealerships, or local facilities. Each employee is exp