Facilities Mechanic III

Facilities Management (FM) is a service unit of approximately 500 employees who work behind the scenes, 24 hours a day, serving the University of Iowa as stewards of our beautiful Iowa City campus. FM staff coordinate campus master planning, manage design & construction, maintain & clean the buildings & grounds, and provide utilities management.

The University is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away.

About the role

This position performs maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of custodial equipment, including riding scrubbers, burnishers, vacuums, extractors, and other cleaning machinery. Maintains equipment reliability and operational readiness by inspecting equipment, identifying mechanical and electrical issues, ordering replacement parts, and completing repairs in a timely manner. Maintains inventory records, equipment databases, and repair documentation while providing support to custodial operations across campus. Operates departmental vehicles to transport equipment, tools, and parts as needed. Applies technical knowledge, safety practices, and customer service skills to ensure custodial staff have properly functioning equipment to support facility cleanliness and operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain custodial equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and operational equipment issues.
• Transport custodial equipment, tools, and parts to support maintenance activities.
• Order and maintain inventory of replacement parts and repair supplies.
• Maintain repair records, equipment documentation, and computerized maintenance systems.
• Perform AC/DC electrical testing, maintenance and repairs on custodial equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical diagrams.

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.
• Valid Driver’s license is required and ability to meet and maintain University Driving Policy Standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Good customer interaction skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Knowledge of custodial equipment.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm

Benefits

• Exceptional health coverage.
• University-paid life insurance.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Generous leave policies.
• 24/7 support services and well-being resources.
• Access to UI Health Care specialists.
• Professional growth opportunities with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Location

Athletic Facilities, University of Iowa, Iowa City.