Plant Mechanic (Environmental Systems Mechanic I) - (Downtown) 2nd Shift
Under direct supervision, performs skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating (all fuel types) equipment. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday, with a start time of 3:00 p.m.
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:
- Installs and maintains air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification and filtering equipment and systems such as fans, heat pumps, gas unit heaters, forced air equipment, furnaces, radiant heating, condensers, compressors, pumps, fan coil units, rooftop package air conditioning units, computer room cooling units, etc.
- Installs and maintains various styles and types of refrigeration equipment and systems.
- Installs and maintains equipment related to heating and cooling, such as air compressors, air dryers and associated non-automated controls.
- Tests and evaluates performance of air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification and filtering equipment such as fans, heat pumps, forced air, radiant heating, condensers, compressors, pumps, fan coil units, rooftop package air conditioning units, computer room cooling units, etc. using specialized equipment; repairs or replaces defective valves, thermostats and other parts.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and other drawings, diagrams and specifications.
- Prepares records and service reports.
- Uses chain falls, hoists and chokers to safely lift large heavy components into position.
- Provides guidance to apprentices and/or students as required.
- Other duties as assigned by appropriate department or administrative personnel.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Four years of experience in refrigeration, heating or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship; and
- Obtains refrigeration certificate of at least type 2 within first six months of employment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.
Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
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. For additional questions, please contact michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu
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.
