Facilities Mechanic
Job Summary
The department of Laundry Services intends to hire a Facilities Mechanicat either the Facilities Mechanic IFacilities Mechanic IIor 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 foremployment authorization.
Duties to Include:
Follow and maintain the departments preventive maintenance schedule
Diagnose/Assists with equipment systems malfunctions and repair in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
Provide data entry support for the departments preventative maintenance software system.
Keep maintenance shop area and storage areas organized and all tools in proper working conditions.
Location: Laundry Services Building at 2000 Cross Park Road Coralville IA 52242
Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:00am-12:30pm overtime may be required
Pay: Starting pay rate for the three classification levels:
- Facilities Mechanic I: $36707.04
- Facilities Mechanic II:$38419.20
- Facilities Mechanic III:$48713.04
For a full job description of either position please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Facilities Mechanic I Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Ability to read write and follow directions.
Facilities Mechanic I - Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of laundry/industrial equipment and methods used in maintenance work.
Knowledge of safe working practices.
Ability to work in a variety of environments including confined spaces low light areas at heights with exposure to extreme temperatures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work with and around a welcoming culture.
Good communication skills and experience working on a team
Facilities Mechanic II - Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Two years experience in general mechanical or electrical maintenance or other building facilities construction work.
Facilities Mechanic II - Desired Qualifications:
Prefer 1 year knowledge of laundry/industrial equipment computer laundry/industrial systems programs installing inspecting maintenance repair preventive maintenance on laundry/industrial equipment.
Knowledge/field experience repair/maintenance of building gas fired/water heater & electric fresh air/exhaust vents.
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.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work with and around a welcoming culture.
Good communication skills and experience working on a team
Facilities Mechanic III Minimum Eligibility Requirement:
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 - Desired Qualifications:
Prefer 2 years knowledge of laundry/industrial equipment: computer laundry/industrial system programs installing inspecting maintenance repair preventative maintenance on laundry/industrial equipment.
Knowledge/field experience repair/maintenance of building gas fired/water heater & electric fresh air/exhaust vents.
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.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work with and around a welcoming culture.
Good communication skills and experience working on a team
Position and Application Details:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees including those who work remotely or out-of-state are subject toE-Verify.
For additional questions please contact Brooke McMurl at or .
This position is performed fully on campus
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