Building Maintenance Technician

Building Maintenance Technician

Date: Jun 22, 2026

Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324

Company: NextEra Energy

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking Maintenance professionals to support the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as part of its nuclear restart. In this role, you will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection of HVAC and refrigeration systems critical to plant operations and personnel safety, contributing directly to site readiness and long-term reliability in a highly regulated environment.

Job Overview

Employees in this senior-level technician role perform installation, construction and maintenance of designated equipment, buildings, vehicles and grounds outside of the plant protected area.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under limited supervision:

• Performs a variety of facility activities which may include carpentry, painting, electrical automotive repair, plumbing and grounds keeping or snow removal

• Possesses proficiency in carpentry, painting, electrical automotive repair, plumbing and grounds keeping or snow removal as well as the ability to perform other maintenance tasks

• Uses expertise to perform complex and technical building maintenance including providing technical direction and advice to others

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED

• Experience: 3+ years

• Valid Driver’s License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in one or more of the following craft skills: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, locksmithing, carpentry, grounds keeping, HVAC, and welding.

• Possess a current state-issued technical license and certification in assigned discipline (i.e. Master Plumber License, Journeyman/Master Electrician License, Gas Piping License, Hazardous Waste Certification, Heavy Equipment/CL 1,2 Operators License, etc.).

• Valid driver’s license; commercial license, as applicable.

• Please add additional nuclear specific requirements or preferences here

Nuclear Specific Preferences

• Qualify as a crane operator and qualify for tagging

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Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technicians

Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

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