Facilities Mechanic II or III 2nd Shift 100% - Downtown Campus

Facilities Mechanic III 2nd Shift 100% - Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (MCD) is seeking a Facilities Mechanic III. This position under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the repairing, servicing, and maintaining of buildings and electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment. This position will be 100%. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Constructs sanitizers, installs oxygen outlets and systems according to engineering specifications.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum eligibility 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.
• Special qualification: Valid driver's license and the ability to meet the UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.

Desirable qualifications:

• 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.