Facilities Mechanic III

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Iowa State University is seeking a Facilities Mechanic III to support the Department of Residence Apartments. In this role, you’ll help keep the apartment communities safe, functional, and welcoming by performing skilled maintenance and repair work across multiple building systems. This position is ideal for someone with experience across several trades who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving, and supporting a campus community. With over 400 full-time, part-time, and student employees, the Department of Residence is one of the largest non-academic departments on Iowa State University’s campus. The department supports housing for thousands of residents each year through facilities that are occupied and maintained year-round. These communities operate differently than traditional residence halls and focus on long-term living, which means ongoing maintenance, repairs, and system upkeep throughout the year. Maintenance staff support multiple buildings and systems across these communities, working in occupied residential spaces where safety, reliability, and timely repairs matter to the people who call these apartments home.

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.
• Knowledge of the hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades.
• Knowledge of work practices, methods, and processes utilized in the electrical, mechanical and plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance necessary for equipment and ability to maintain appropriate records.
• Knowledge of proper lifting and bending techniques.
• Ability to operate safely the tools and equipment used in the electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments including confined spaces, low light areas, at heights, with exposure to temperature extremes.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in troubleshooting and completing services requests for vacant and occupied spaces.
• License at journeyman level in one or more areas of electrical, plumbing, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Experience performance maintenance in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residential facilities by performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and HVAC systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment such as motors, pumps, boilers, and furnaces, while maintaining accurate records.
• Respond to service needs by troubleshooting issues, performing emergency repairs, and addressing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requests.
• Inspect systems and equipment to assess condition, identify concerns, and recommend corrective actions.
• Read and interpret technical materials including blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications to complete work accurately and safely.
• Support projects and daily operations by assisting with related craft work and helping ensure facilities remain in good working condition.
• Provide guidance to others by assisting in directing work, mentoring, and coaching technicians as needed.
• Follow safety practices by working in compliance with established procedures and maintaining awareness of hazards across multiple trades.
• Performs preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, and other equipment, and maintains appropriate records.
• Constructive sanitizers, installs oxygen outlets and system according to engineering specifications.
• 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.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day—with timely enrollment
• Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay
• Consistent, full-time schedule with daytime hours to support work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement after your first year of work

What This Job Offers

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