Night-Shift Facilities Mechanic (Multi-Craft)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Insurance options

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus is seeking an Area Mechanic responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, steam, and mechanical systems in the Medical Center North Liberty area. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and coordination with multiple teams.

The position requires four years of related craft experience (with apprenticeship or technical training) and includes on-site duties with 100% schedule and a night shift from 11:00pm–7:30am, Monday–Friday,

Qualifications

• Must possess basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, and maintenance of steam and mechanical equipment.
• Must have four years of work experience in the listed crafts, including apprenticeship or technical training.
• Successful candidates will be subject to criminal background checks and credential/education verification.

Responsibilities

• Applies all necessary safety precautions in working with electrical, steam, or mechanical equipment.
• Inspects electrical, mechanical, steam and plumbing equipment for operating efficiency and to locate malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions on electrical equipment and related controls in assigned area.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures such as lubrication, cleaning, changing filters, and replacing parts.
• Checks accomplishment of shop work orders and reports progress to the appropriate office.
• Inspects and reports building problems involving carpentry, painting, roof, masonry, and plastering to determine corrective methods.
• Maintains effective communications with personnel in assigned area and related shops.
• Maintains operating inventory of spare repair parts and supplies.
• Trains shop apprentices, replacements, and other personnel.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Maintenance of steam equipment

Maintenance of mechanical equipment

Education

Apprenticeship or technical training in related crafts

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus is seeking an Area Mechanic responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, steam, and mechanical systems in the Medical Center North Liberty area. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and coordination with multiple teams.

The position requires four years of related craft experience (with apprenticeship or technical training) and includes on-site duties with 100% schedule and a night shift from 11:00pm–7:30am, Monday–Friday,