Enviro Systems Mechanic III

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 82,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

University-paid life insurance

Robust retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks an Enviro Systems Mechanic III to install, repair, and maintain environmental systems including refrigeration and HVAC. You will use computerized controls to monitor and optimize performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency in campus facilities.

The role requires extensive experience and licenses, with strong commitment to safety and teamwork within the Division of Student Life.

Qualifications

8+ years in computerized building environmental automation systems with optimization experience.
Refrigeration certificate type 2 required.
Journeyman license and valid driver's license may be required.
Prefer 2 years of college or trade school.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, alter, replace and maintain environmental systems including refrigeration and HVAC components.
Utilize computerized controls to monitor, collect data, analyze and optimize performance.
Coordinate with campus teams and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

8+ yrs experience

Refrigeration cert II

Valid driver's license

Journeyman license

Education

Journeyman license

2 yrs college/trade school

Job description

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, performs skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of environmental systems such as refrigeration, temperature control, chillers, heating (all fuel types) systems to include other support systems and emerging technology equipment. Utilizes computerized control systems to collect, analyze and modify mechanical system performance to ensure system reliability and system optimization.

About The Division Of Student Life

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Required Qualifications

Eight years of experience in computerized building environmental automation systems, refrigeration or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship, with two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes, or two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes and meets the minimum eligibility requirements of ESM II; and

Has refrigeration certificate of at least type 2.

May need to possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program

Journeyman license required

Prefer 2 years of college/trade school

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

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