Facilities Mechanic III

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

University of Iowa Housing & Dining is seeking a Facilities 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. About the Division of Student Life The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom. Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

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

Ability to perform diagnostics on multiple systems including, electrical equipment systems and charging systems.
Experience using computers including email, excel and word.
Use and knowledge of commercial custodial experience.
Experience performing preventative maintenance and safety inspections on custodial equipment.
Experience performing work on charging, steering and braking systems.
Maintenance of pumps and motors.
Experience using various meters.
Maintains shop equipment and vehicles used in service.
Maintains accurate records, reports, and warranty documents.
Responds to calls for emergency service.
Safely transports commercial custodial equipment.
Orders and maintains parts inventory.
Ability to work and communicate professionally and effectively with staff and students.
Able to assemble and test new equipment.
Training experience preferred.

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

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.
Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

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