Facilities Mechanic III

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.

Application Details:

• Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.
• 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 and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.