Facilities Mechanic II

Under general supervision, transports, inspects, and schedules repairs for commercial custodial equipment. Performs minor general maintenance on facilities and grounds, including work involving screens, windows, doors, hardware, chemical dispensers, shades, blinds, furniture, floor tile, and related building components.

Exhibits a high level of professionalism and communication with students, staff and visitors.

For a detailed job description, please email Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

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

• Two years experience in general mechanical or electrical maintenance or other building facilities construction work.
  
  
  

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.
  
  
  

• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing commercial custodial equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic meters, and related technology
• Proven professionalism with effective communication skills and experience training or mentoring staff
• Ability to safely operate various vehicles, manage inventories, and utilize software platforms for documentation
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, organized work environment and ability to meet physical demands such as lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment
  
  
  

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

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.

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Additional Information

• Classification Title: Facilities Mechanic II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
  
  
  

• Pay Level: 7
• Starting Salary Minimum: 38419.20
  
  
  

Contact Information

• Organization: Student Life
• Contact Name: Rebecca Hoag
• Contact Email: rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu