State of Iowa

Power Plant Engineer 3

State of Iowa

Cherokee - 51012 - Cherokee County, IAFull-timePosted Jul 31, 2026

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of  Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI)  is seeking a Power Plant Engineer 3 to join our team! This is a full-time position with a Tuesday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule. The Power Plant Engineer 3 diagnoses problems relating to equipment malfunctions, makes mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs to power plant equipment and auxiliary systems, and operates and maintains boilers that support the Cherokee campus.

This position is also responsible for operating generators for the Institute’s electrical power in the event of loss of utilities and helping with grounds...