Area Mechanic - Iowa State University : Job Details

Position Title:

Area Mechanic

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of structural trades (carpentry, roofing, interior finishing)

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance experience

Experience troubleshooting a variety of building equipment and systems issues

Computer experience

Experience with maintaining operating inventory of necessary spare repair parts, filters, belts and other supplies

Experience training shop apprentices, replacements, and other personnel

Job Description:

Facilities Planning & Management is seeking skilled candidates for the Area Mechanic role, offering consistent hours, holidays off, and benefits starting on day one. In this role, under general supervision, you will take charge of maintaining and operating buildings and equipment in your assigned area, performing skilled tasks such as inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems, and supporting facility operations. If you're a problem-solver with a strong mechanical background, ready to thrive in a hands-on role with excellent work-life balance, we want you on our team!

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of preventive maintenance necessary for equipment and ability to maintain appropriate records.

* Knowledge of the carpentry, painting, roofing, masonry and plastering trades sufficient to inspect buildings to provide corrective solutions and make recommendations to correct existing problems.

* Knowledge of proper lifting and bend techniques and ability to lift 50 pounds.

* Ability to operate tools and equipment safely which are used in the electrical, mechanical, steam, and plumbing trades.

* Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, equipment specifications, schematics and engineering/architectural concept statements.

* Ability to work in a variety of environments including confined spaces, low light areas, at height and exposure to temperature extremes, radiation and toxic chemicals.

* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

* Ability to maintain accurate records and inventory of supplies.

* Ability to troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, HVAC equipment and control malfunctions.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

5141a

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-###-#### or Toll Free: 1-877-###-####.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

* Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

* Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans

* Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

* Life insurance and long-term disability

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Various voluntary benefits and discounts

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

December 2, 2024

Posting Close Date:

December 12, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R16002