"Assistant Supervisor, Mechanical/Electrical"

Assistant Supervisor, Mechanical/Electrical

Company: Des Moines Area Community College

Job Location:

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Quick Link for Postings: https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/14228

Starting Salary: $71,638 – 77,960

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, day hours.

Deadline for Submitting Applications: 01/12/2026

Job Summary

Assist the Supervisor, Mechanical/Electrical in managing and supervising the Mechanical/Electrical Technicians and Automation System Technicians for all campuses. Respond to emergencies; troubleshoot malfunctions; perform complex diagnostic and repair service.

Essential Functions

• Assist Mechanical/Electrical Supervisor to coordinate daily work direction for Mechanical/Electrical Technicians and Automation System Technicians for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and installation of electrical, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and related college equipment at all DMACC locations in accordance with all regulations and codes. Assist in recommending personnel actions related to hiring, compensation, performance evaluation, leave, discipline, grievances, administers personnel and related policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and the EEO/AA plan.
• Assist Supervisor to prioritize workloads to assure proper response and operation. Provide training on the proper use of tools and equipment for Mechanical/Electrical Technicians. Monitor, create, and approve work orders on the CMS. Perform repairs and troubleshooting in all related fields of the Mechanical/Electrical Department on a daily basis at all DMACC locations; involves lifting pushing and pulling equipment.
• Assist supervisor in providing information and recommendations for design and development of replacement or new equipment installations, in all related fields district wide.
• Act on behalf of supervisor during their absence.
• Provide emergency system or equipment repair 24/7.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a related vocational training program equivalent to at least one year/30 semester credits. (One additional year of the required work experience may substitute for the vocational training.)
• Four years experience as a DMACC mechanical/electrical tech or 6 years of mechanical/electrical experience outside of DMACC.
• Ability to perform the full range of operations, maintenance and repair of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical and pneumatics.
• Ability to plan, organize, communicate and direct the work of co-workers in all areas of facility maintenance.
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Universal Certificate.
• Ability to move 75 pounds and climb 30 ft. extension ladders.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

• Five years experience in at least 4 of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, boilers, chillers, pneumatics, and temperature controls.
• Previous experience supervising or directing the work of others.

Special Instructions to Applicants

DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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