What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Mechanic position at Jobs@UIOWA?
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Engineering Services is seeking an Area Mechanic. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday including weekends and holidays as scheduled for on-call.
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.
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.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with questions.
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