Area Mechanic - Engineering Services
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics department of Engineering Services is seeking an Area Mechanic.
Under general supervision, has initial responsibility for operation of all buildings and equipment in assigned area and performing skilled tasks in the inspection, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems, facility maintenance, and operation.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Applies all necessary safety precautions in working with electrical, steam, or mechanical equipment.
- Performs inspections of electrical, mechanical, steam and plumbing equipment in assigned areas on a periodic basis in order to determine the degree of operating efficiency and to locate and alleviate potential malfunctions.
- Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions on electrical equipment, appliances, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, heating, air conditioning and ventilating equipment controls in assigned area.
- Performs and reports on specific written preventive maintenance procedures (such as lubrication, cleaning, changing filters, making adjustments, and replacing parts) on electrical, mechanical, plumbing and steam equipment in assigned area.
- Checks accomplishment of shop work orders and returns them to the appropriate office after work is completed.
- Inspects and reports building problems involving carpentry, painting, roof, masonry, and plastering in assigned area in order to determine corrective methods.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with personnel located in assigned area and within his/her own and other shops relative to building maintenance and occupant comfort.
- Maintains operating inventory of necessary spare repair parts, filters, belts and other supplies.
- Trains shop apprentices, replacements, and other personnel.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. @ 100% effort
Location: Main Hospital Campus
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.
- Prefer maintenance experience in a healthcare setting.
- Prefer experience in customer service.
- Prefer problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Prefer plumbing apprenticeship.
- Prefer previous experience and knowledge of State Plumbing Codes.
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, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
