Building Maintenance Mechanic III

UIOWAIowa City, IA
Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Housing & Dining is seeking a Building Maintenance Mechanic III. This position will be full time with a primary schedule of 8:00am-4:30pm Monday – Friday. May need to be on-call or work overtime as needed. This position would be responsible for the inspection and preventative maintenance and repair of commercial custodial equipment.

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 and the ability to meet the UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience inspecting and maintaining electrical equipment, plumbing fixtures, pipes, heating, air conditioning and ventilating equipment, etc.
  • Ability to make repairs on electrical, plumbing and air conditioning equipment.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, A/C units and plumbing systems; and maintains appropriate records.
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and equipment specifications
  • Capability to respond and communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
  • Safely operate tools and equipment of the electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades.
  • Flexibility and willingness to perform emergency repair work during scheduled work hours and emergency repair work evenings and weekends when assigned to on-call duty.

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.
  • 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.
  • Responds to calls for emergency repair services.
  • Must be able to report within 1 hour to work location when on call.

Benefits

  • Exceptional health coverage
  • University-paid life insurance
  • Robust retirement plans
  • Generous leave policies
  • 24/7 support services
  • Well-being resources
  • Access to UI Health Care specialists
  • Advanced training
  • Leadership development
  • Tuition assistance
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