Engineering Tech I (Med Gas) - North Liberty
Iowa Health Care Engineering Services North Liberty is seeking a full-time Engineering Tech I. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday including weekends and holidays.
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with Engineering Drawings: Support the preparation of engineering drawings, including schematics, sketches, layouts, and basic specifications. Ensure that all documentation is accurate and organized
- Review and Verification: Help review engineering drawings and cost estimates to verify accuracy and adherence to standards. Report any discrepancies to senior staff for further evaluation
- Support Facility Projects: Assist in investigating materials and methods for building construction and renovations. Provide input based on established guidelines and recommendations from senior engineers
- Medgas Systems: Assist in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of medical gas systems (6040 Certification). Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including safety protocols and operational procedures. Support testing and documentation for medgas systems to maintain compliance and functionality.
- Automation Systems: Assist in the design, programming, installation, and testing of basic automation systems under the guidance of senior technicians or engineers.
- Accreditation Support: Aid in organizing and maintaining documentation required for accreditation processes. Support the preparation of materials and information needed for accreditation evaluations.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years post high school education in a related technical field including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, and
- Two years related experience, which includes regular participation in activities such as project planning, designing, ensuring code compliance, estimating project costs, investigating problems, recommending actions or similar tasks, or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience totaling four years.
Desired Certifications:
- Certification in backflow prevention and testing is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with questions.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
