Grounds Equipment Mechanic
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Iowa Health Care department of Engineering Services is seeking a full-time Grounds Equipment Mechanic. The anticipated schedule will be Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional hours and On Call as needed. Under general supervision performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance repair and overhaul of farm and farm-related machinery equipment and vehicles for field research operations.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Constructs modifies repairs and overhauls farm and farm-related machinery equipment and vehicles. Adjusts and calibrates all types of machinery.
Examines machines motors gasoline and diesel engines and equipment for operational defects and dismantles defective units.
Reassembles adjusts and lubricates machines and equipment to insure efficient operation.
Communicates service/maintenance needs and helps troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. Determines work that can be done in house or if machinery must be sent to an external repair shop.
Fabricates assembles and installs sheet metal products and equipment for field research operations using fabricating machines such as shears brakes bending rolls and punches.
Assembles erects and tests new experimental farm machinery and equipment. Observes collects and records experimental data.
Operates standard and specialized field machinery to perform cultural and experimental practices on field research plots such as tillage planting and harvesting.
May act as a crew leader and provide functional supervision and training to personnel as assigned
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Four years of experience in farm machinery repair and maintenance work including technical training.
Successful completion of commercial certification tests for application of pesticides and be eligible for certification as required.
May be required to obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Special Qualification/Licenses/Certifications:
Drivers License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Application Process: Please attach a resume (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact Joseph Beebe at with any questions.
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The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
