Facilities Mechanic II or III 2nd Shift 100% - Downtown Campus

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, and makes operating repairs on electrical equipment and wiring, plumbing fixtures and pipe, heating, air conditioning and ventilating equipment, etc.
• Performs preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, and other equipment, and maintains appropriate records.
• Constructs sanitizers, installs oxygen outlets and systems according to engineering specifications.
• Performs preventive maintenance and emergency repair work.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Performs work in related crafts areas as assigned.
• Assists in directing the work of others.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess a basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, maintenance of steam and mechanical equipment.
• Must have four years of work experience in the listed crafts, including apprenticeship or technical training.
• At least two years of that experience must be in the same craft.

Special Qualification

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to perform diagnostics on multiple systems including, electrical equipment systems and charging systems.
• Experience using computers including email, excel and word.
• Use and knowledge of commercial custodial experience.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and safety inspections on custodial equipment.
• Experience performing work on charging, steering and braking systems.
• Maintenance of pumps and motors.
• Experience using various meters.
• Maintains shop equipment and vehicles used in service.
• Maintains accurate records, reports, and warranty documents.
• Responds to calls for emergency service.
• Safely transports commercial custodial equipment.
• Orders and maintains parts inventory.
• Able to work and communicate professionally and effectively with staff and students.
• Able to assemble and test new equipment.

Application Details

• Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
• Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Facilities Mechanic III
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Compensation Pay Level: 10

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
• Contact Email: emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu