Area Mechanic - Second Shift

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care’s Engineering Services department is seeking an Area Mechanic. This full-time position has a primary schedule of 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays included as scheduled for on-call duty.

The Area Mechanic maintains and repairs electrical, mechanical, steam, and plumbing equipment in assigned areas. The role includes inspecting equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, carrying out preventive maintenance, reporting building problems, maintaining repair supplies, and communicating with facilities personnel and building occupants. The mechanic also trains apprentices, replacements, and other personnel.

Applicants must upload a resume under submission-relevant materials. The opening is posted for at least 10 calendar days and may be removed and filled after that minimum period. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Questions may be directed to [email protected].

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, and maintenance of steam and mechanical equipment.
• Four years of work experience in the listed crafts, including apprenticeship or technical training.
• Upload a resume as part of the application.
• Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Apply necessary safety precautions when working with electrical, steam, or mechanical equipment.
• Periodically inspect electrical, mechanical, steam, and plumbing equipment in assigned areas to evaluate operating efficiency and locate and address potential malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in electrical equipment, appliances, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and heating, air-conditioning, and ventilating equipment controls in assigned areas.
• Perform and report on written preventive maintenance procedures, including lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, adjustments, and parts replacement, for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and steam equipment.
• Verify completion of shop work orders and return them to the appropriate office after work is completed.
• Inspect and report building problems involving carpentry, painting, roofing, masonry, and plastering, and determine corrective methods.
• Maintain effective communication with personnel in assigned areas and across shops regarding building maintenance and occupant comfort.
• Maintain an operating inventory of spare repair parts, filters, belts, and other supplies.
• Train shop apprentices, replacements, and other personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed