Engineering Tech I - North Liberty Hospital
About The Position
University of Iowa Health Care Engineering Services North Liberty is seeking a full-time Engineering Tech I. Under direct supervision, this position assists with preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, cost estimates, and project documentation. It supports engineering work related to backflow prevention and water testing while collaborating with engineers and other staff. The role also supports facility construction and renovation projects, medical gas systems, basic automation systems, preventive maintenance, procurement, compliance, quality assurance, and accreditation documentation. The position is based at Medical Center North Liberty and is scheduled from 7:00 to 3:30 with rotating weekends.
Requirements
- Two years of post-high-school education in a related technical field, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, and two years of related experience involving activities such as project planning, designing, code compliance, cost estimating, investigating problems, or recommending actions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience totaling four years.
- Certification in backflow prevention and testing is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.
- Applicants must upload a resume.
- Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check.
- The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing engineering drawings, including schematics, sketches, layouts, and basic specifications, and keep documentation accurate and organized.
- Review engineering drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and compliance with standards, reporting discrepancies to senior staff.
- Investigate materials and methods for building construction and renovation projects and provide input based on established guidelines and senior engineers’ recommendations.
- Assist with installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and documentation for medical gas systems, following applicable codes, standards, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Assist with inspecting, maintaining, and testing backflow prevention systems to protect potable water supplies, and follow applicable certifications, codes, and regulations.
- Support water quality testing by collecting samples, preparing them for analysis, recording results, and assisting with interpretation of test data.
- Assist with designing, programming, installing, and testing basic automation systems under the guidance of senior technicians or engineers.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and university staff on facility planning and renovation projects.
- Prepare and maintain design and as-built drawings, specifications, estimates, and other project documentation, ensuring records are accurate and current.
- Participate in reviewing bids and quotations and assist with documentation for contract awards and project procurement.
- Support preventive maintenance and repairs on technical equipment, including medical gas systems and backflow prevention devices.
- Assist in ensuring engineering work complies with relevant regulations and university policies and follows quality assurance procedures.
- Help organize and maintain documentation for accreditation processes and prepare materials for accreditation evaluations.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Disability insurance options
- Employer contributions to retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
