Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today! 

Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here. 

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In this role you will perform a variety of general building maintenance, repairs and services. You will maintain Wellmark properties as directed, perform semi-skilled and skilled work to service the building and properties in a professional manner while maintaining a customer service focus.

We are open to training and developing someone who might be new to the corporate workplace. 

Maybe you are in the trades, working in the field performing a variety of tasks and utilizing a broad scope of your skills. If you are looking to expand your knowledge and skill set in a new environment, or seeking room for growth -  let’s talk!  

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who has  a demonstrated history of successful collaboration and who operates with a customer-centric mindset. While you enjoy the individuality of your work, you also enjoy working with your teammates and stakeholders across the company. You possess a positive, can-do attitude and are eager to grow and develop in your chosen field. 

Wellmark’s compensation package includes:  

• a competitive base salary  

• annual bonus potential  

• Great benefits to round out total rewards package, including health, dental, 401(k) match, 4 weeks’ PTO, and loan repayment/tuition assistance. 

Required:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than 1 year of general maintenance related experience for level I (2+ years of experience in a building operations or maintenance position for level II)
• This is a non-office role. The essential required functions include:
• Climbing stairs, ramps, ladders, or similar equipment
• Lifting or carrying over 50 lbs
• On-call schedule
• Exposure to high noise levels, heat, cold, or other conditions
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate information to stakeholders
• Prior experience using Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and time management skills to effectively manage a fast-paced workload
• Results driven, focusing on the desired outcomes and the best way to achieve them
Preferred:
• Vocational training
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry – Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

a. Administrative duties – Perform daily work orders according to department and company policy in a timely and professional manner.

b. Cleaning – Clean mechanical rooms and maintain office headquarters. Pick up trash and debris outside and around the building. Sweep and power wash sidewalks and garage/parking ramp areas.

c. Landscaping – Perform basic landscaping functions such as trimming trees and bushes; pull and spray weeds.

d. Snow removal – Utilize snow removal equipment. Use hand shovels and ice melt applications as required.

e. General maintenance – Repair and/or replace typical building related items (ceiling tiles, carpet, wood scratches, doors, overhead doors, etc.). Perform minor carpentry work and basic painting duties.

f. Electrical – Perform electrical maintenance tasks including changing lights, ballasts, starters, switches, covers, receptacles, exit light transformers, batteries, etc.

g. Plumbing - Repair/replace faucets and valves, clean out drains, repairs toilets, partitions and restroom accessories, etc.

h. HVAC – Begin to understand the basic operations of Wellmark buildings and HVAC components to perform low-level inspections on all equipment areas throughout the building. Work with team members to determine if HVAC equipment needs attention and/or repair. Participate in routing filter changes of all units as necessary. Perform generator load tests and re-fueling as directed.

i. Life/Safety – begin to understand building(s) fire panels and related equipment, as well as security control systems. Respond to all emergencies as directed and aid staff in proper evacuation.

j. Provide 24/7 on call rotation of primary responsibility with other building maintenance staff members; serve as a back-up to team members as necessary.

k. Other duties as assigned.

Office-based: The nature of the job duties for this position will require you to be in the office 100% of the time. Your presence in-office is critical to effectively perform the responsibilities of the role. Occasional remote work may be permitted based on workload and/or other ad-hoc situations that support it, with manager approval.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at [email protected]