Current Job Listings

Sales/Estimator Associate  

Company: Distinctive Landscapes  

Location: Ames, Iowa  

Position Description: Distinctive in Ames, IA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Landscape Sales / Estimator to join our team full-time (40 hours per week). This position is responsible for meeting with prospective clients, conducting site visits, understanding project goals and budgets, preparing accurate estimates for landscape installations and outdoor living projects including patios, retaining walls, and more, and presenting professional proposals to close sales. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, with estimating experience strongly encouraged, strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to manage a sales pipeline, coordinate with production teams for smooth project handoff, and maintain organized records throughout the process. We are looking for someone professional, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping clients bring their outdoor vision to life while contributing to the continued growth of Distinctive.  

Type: Full Time  

Link to Listing: https://distinctiveiowa.com/optimamedia/products/P_43641/99e5f1cf-6c5b-47ff-94f7-2c17a34ee708.pdf  

Contact Name: Ryan Kinart  

Contact Email: ryan@distinctiveiowa.com  

Contact Phone: (515) 626-0496 

Posted: February 27, 2026

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HVAC Service Tech and Installers  

• Company: Ames Heating and Cooling  

• Location: Ames  

• Position Description: Seeking HVAC residential Service Techs.  We offer competitive pay and benefits.  Valid driver's license, diagnostic skills, communicate clearly with customers to explain issues and provide solutions, and industry experience is preferred.    

• Type: Full Time  

• Contact Name: Brian Linder  

• Contact Email: Amesheatandcool@gmail.com

• Posted: January 29, 2026 

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Field Superintendent  

• Company: HPC, L.L.C.  

• Location (City): Ames  

• Position: HPC is looking for an experienced Superintendent that is motivated to oversee all phases of the construction project.  One who can coordinate workers, material and equipment while following the specifications, work safely and provide customer satisfaction.

  • Job Functions (included but not limited to):

    • Responsible for the day-to-day onsite management of projects

    • Provides direction and supervision to crew

    • Perform demolition, concrete work, framework and other construction related tasks as needed

    • Understand plans and specifications

    • Orders materials, tools and equipment

    • Ensures job has safe working conditions and safe work practices in place

    • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and how to handle OSHA inspections

    • Communicate with Project Manager on organizing and coordinating work schedules

    • Utilize software and email as necessary during job progress

    • Complete and submit paperwork as needed by management

    • Attend superintendent meetings and training as assigned

    • Establish and maintain positive relationship with team members

    • Work with owner & architect to conduct final inspections, oversea job clean-up and ensure timely completion of required work items  

• Type: Full Time  

• Contact Name: John Bowen  

• Contact Email: jbowen@hpikeconst.com  

• Contact Phone: 515-290-2801

• Posted: January 29, 2026

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Trim Carpenter  

• Company: Woodstag Inc.  

• Location (City): Des Moines  

• Description: We’re hiring both entry-level and experienced carpenters. Whether you’ve been doing trim work for years or are just getting started, we’d love to talk to you. Must Haves:

  • Valid driver's license & reliable transportation

  • Basic hand tools

  • Good attitude & work ethic

  • Team mindset

  • Ability to show up on time and take feedback well

  • Trim or finish carpentry experience

• Type: Full Time  

• Link to Listing: https://www.woodstag.com/application  

• Contact Name: Emily Scott  

• Contact Email: office@woodstag.com  

• Contact Phone: 319-830-6179

• Posted: January 28, 2026 

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General Laborer  

• Company: Distinctive Landscapes  

• Location (City): Ames  

• Description: General Laborer position will assist with the construction and installation of patios, walkways, retaining walls and edging.    

• Type: Full Time  

• Contact Name: Jay Ollila  

• Contact Email: jay@distinctive-landscapes.com  

• Contact Phone: 515-686-0619  

• Posted: January 20, 2026

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Lawn Mowing Technician  

• Company: Distinctive Landscapes  

• Location (City): Ames  

• Position Description: Lawncare Technician will help mow, trim, blow all properties.  Knowledge of how to safely use mowers, trimmers, blowers, wheelbarrows, and other hand/power tools is preferred but not necessary.  

• Type: Full Time  

• Contact Name: Jay Ollila  

• Contact Email: jay@distinctive-landscapes.com  

• Contact Phone: 515-686-0619  

• Posted: January 20, 2026

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Maintenance Technician  

• Company: Furman Property Management  

• Location (City): Ames  

• Position Description: We are seeking a highly qualified & motivated maintenance individual with experience working in the apartment maintenance field. An ideal candidate will possess excellent troubleshooting skills, with a positive attitude and good knowledge of general property repairs. Must have 5 years relative experience in general property maintenance, Plumbing, Carpentry, HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical & Appliance Repairs experience a plus! There are on-call rotation requirements, must have a valid driver’s license and ability to lift 75 plus pounds regularly. This is a full-time position with an immediate start date. All applicants must pass application screening, background & criminal checks.  

• Type: Full Time  

• Contact Name: Richard Fitch  

• Contact Email: RichFitch@FurmanRealty.com  

• Contact Phone: 515-232-8884  

• Posted: January 20, 2026