Facilities Mechanic

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The department of Laundry Services intends to hire a Facilities Mechanic at either the Facilities Mechanic I, Facilities Mechanic II, or Facilities Mechanic III classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. The Facilities Mechanic performs in the repairing, servicing, and maintaining of buildings and electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment. These positions are not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow directions. (Facilities Mechanic I)
Two years’ experience in general mechanical or electrical maintenance or other building facilities construction work. (Facilities Mechanic II)
Must possess a basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, maintenance of steam and mechanical equipment; and 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. (Facilities Mechanic III)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of laundry/industrial equipment and methods used in maintenance work. (Facilities Mechanic I)
Knowledge of safe working practices. (Facilities Mechanic I)
Ability to work in a variety of environments including confined spaces, low light areas, at heights, with exposure to extreme temperatures. (Facilities Mechanic I)
Ability to follow oral and written instructions. (Facilities Mechanic I, II, III)
Ability to work with and around a welcoming culture. (Facilities Mechanic I, II, III)
Good communication skills and experience working on a team (Facilities Mechanic I, II, III)
Prefer 1 year knowledge of laundry/industrial equipment, computer laundry/industrial systems programs, installing, inspecting, maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance on laundry/industrial equipment. (Facilities Mechanic II)
Knowledge/field experience repair/maintenance of building gas fired/water heater & electric fresh air/exhaust vents. (Facilities Mechanic II)
Training or field experience working on high pressure steam system and experience in assisting with microprocessor controls on equipment experience with repair and maintenance of HVAC systems. (Facilities Mechanic II)
Prefer 2 years knowledge of laundry/industrial equipment: computer laundry/industrial system programs, installing, inspecting, maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance on laundry/industrial equipment. (Facilities Mechanic III)
Knowledge/field experience repair/maintenance of building gas fired/water heater & electric fresh air/exhaust vents. (Facilities Mechanic III)
Training or field experience working on high pressure steam system and experience in assisting with microprocessor controls on equipment experience with repair and maintenance of HVAC systems. (Facilities Mechanic III)

Responsibilities

Follow and maintain the department’s preventive maintenance schedule
Diagnose/Assists with equipment systems malfunctions and repair in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Provide data entry support for the department’s preventative maintenance software system.
Keep maintenance shop area and storage areas organized and all tools in proper working conditions.