University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Engineering Services, Plumbing Shop, is seeking a Facilities Mechanic III. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of 11:30p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday-Thursday including weekends and holidays as scheduled for on-call.
Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the repairing, servicing, and maintaining of buildings and electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment
Inspects, maintains and makes operating repairs on electrical equipment and wiring, plumbing fixtures and pipe, heating, air conditioning and ventilating equipment
Repair and maintain plumbing and fixtures (faucets, toilets, showers, sinks, drains and drain lines), plaster traps, grease traps, maintain centrifugal pumps and associated equipment
Repair and maintain autoclave, sterilizing and related equipment
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all equipment
Repair and maintain water heaters and water supply
Additional duties as required
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Must possess a basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, maintenance of steam and mechanical equipment
AND
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.
Desirable Qualifications:
Prefer previous experience with computers (Excel, Word)
Prefer previous experience with large sewer rodders and experience soldering large pipes
Prefer previous experience and ability to troubleshoot pumps
Prefer previous experience and knowledge of State Plumbing Codes
Prefer previous experience in Healthcare Facility Operations
Application Process:
Please attach a resume (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact Joseph Beebe at joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with any questions.
