Lead and oversee building maintenance personnel and activities, including electrical, mechanical, heating/cooling, and plumbing maintenance, as well as structural maintenance and computerized equipment programming. Perform mechanical maintenance functions, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and building maintenance projects. Assist in developing comprehensive safety programs that directly affect employees in the Des Moines/Johnston area. Conduct personal and professional development for approximately 10 Building Maintenance staff members as direct reports. Continue education to acquire and maintain necessary licenses.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Leadership (60%)

• Lead building maintenance functions and projects, including electrical, mechanical systems, cooling refrigeration systems, plumbing maintenance, and structural repairs. This also includes computerized equipment programming.
• Respond promptly to building/department contacts reporting problems.
• Identify maintenance needs and coordinate with building contacts as needed.
• Design and submit cost analysis and justification for large campus projects.
• Schedule and monitor projects, ensuring completion within acceptable timeframes.
• Order supplies through the Purchasing Coordinator.
• Maintain and update blueprints through the CAD/CAFM Technologies Manager, ensuring they are kept current.
• Inspect jobs completed by reporting staff to ensure safety procedures are followed and jobs are completed according to specifications.
• Monitor costs on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and implement improvements and new techniques.
• Obtain services and interface with building engineers and suppliers for electric/plumbing/cooling/cleaning contractors as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment used for building maintenance purposes.
• Participate as a member of the Facilities team, attending meetings and assisting with special projects.
• Implement and manage the SAP preventative maintenance work order system.
• Implement and manage the backflow testing program and submit test reports to the city of Johnston water.
• Develop and maintain the building automation system, correct software issues, and monitor alarms.
• Manage the generator curtailment program, monitor electrical loads, and add generators to the program as allowed.

Building Maintenance (20%)

• Contribute to the mechanical maintenance team by performing building maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and projects to control and maintain the environment and working conditions for employees and laboratory conditions required for company research activities. Ensure jobs are completed in a timely manner. Interface with contractors to coordinate projects and vendors/suppliers regarding needed materials and supplies.

Project Management (15%)

• Plan, implement, and manage projects related to facilities. Projects may include campus projects in multiple areas and work with several departments.

Safety (5%)

• Develop and implement plans to ensure safe practices within operations. Assist with training and program implementation.

Problem Solving: Facilities Operations requires timely responses to solve various situations (at any time of day, night, weekend, or holiday) affecting employee productivity and research operations if unforeseen mechanical or electrical malfunctions occur. Immediate action is needed to avoid research project or workforce downtime.

Decision Making:

Decisions directly impact the safety and functioning of facilities and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Experience:

Education:

• Trade school or equivalent with coursework or knowledge of heating/cooling systems, mechanical/electrical engineering, building maintenance, computer programming and application, blueprint preparation. Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) and/or an associates degree is a plus.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong technical knowledge in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and monitoring systems.
• Ability to manage multiple work priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Experience and/or willingness to handle hazardous materials preferred.
• Professional in manner and appearance.
• High-level customer service skills and attitude. Must be able to work with employees at all levels.
• Strong verbal and interactive communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• High degree of flexibility and enjoyment in working in a variety of settings.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to learn quickly.

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Benefits - How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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