Grounds Equipment Mechanic

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

Iowa Health Care’s Department of Engineering Services is seeking a full-time Grounds Equipment Mechanic. The position works under general supervision and performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and overhaul of farm and farm-related machinery, equipment, and vehicles used in field research operations. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with additional hours and on-call work as needed.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in farm machinery repair and maintenance work, including technical training.
• Successful completion of commercial certification tests for pesticide application and eligibility for certification, as required.
• A driver’s license and the ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Construct, modify, repair, and overhaul farm and farm-related machinery, equipment, and vehicles; adjust and calibrate machinery.
• Inspect machines, motors, gasoline and diesel engines, and equipment for operational defects, and dismantle defective units.
• Reassemble, adjust, and lubricate machines and equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Communicate service and maintenance needs, help troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and determine whether repairs can be completed in-house or require an external repair shop.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal products and equipment for field research operations using equipment such as shears, brakes, bending rolls, and punches.
• Assemble, erect, and test new experimental farm machinery and equipment; observe, collect, and record experimental data.
• Operate standard and specialized field machinery to perform cultural and experimental practices on field research plots, including tillage, planting, and harvesting.
• May act as a crew leader and provide functional supervision and training to assigned personnel.

What This Job Offers

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