Facilities Mechanic III

About the role

The Department of Residence is hiring for a Facilities Mechanic III position to support the maintenance and operation of our residence halls. The Facilities Mechanic III will perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance and repair work to keep residence hall systems operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Repair appliances, perform preventive maintenance, complete daily work orders, respond to maintenance emergencies, and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Use troubleshooting skills to identify problems, complete repairs, maintain accurate records, and help provide a safe, comfortable living environment for students.

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.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining commercial or institutional building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting steam, hot water, chilled water, or hydronic systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance.
• Using computerized work order systems, maintenance management systems, or Excel.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including OSHA standards and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on work experience.
• Customer service skills.

Benefits

Team members play an essential role in ensuring building systems operate efficiently while providing responsive customer service to students, staff, and campus partners. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and making a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, you'll find rewarding opportunities with our team.

Pay

Commensurate with qualifications.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Contact Information

To learn more about the Department of Residence, visit the website here. For questions regarding the application process, contact employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.