Facilities Mechanic III - and Dining Facilities

Facilities Mechanic III - Housing and Dining Facilities

Full Consideration Date: 1/9/2026

Under general supervision, performs plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and all other duties needed to maintain student apartments, residence halls and dining centers.

Must possess a basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, maintenance of steam and mechanical equipment; and must have four years of work experience in the listed crafts, including apprenticeship or technical training. At least two years of that experience must be in the same craft. State of Iowa license (Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical) preferred.

• Job Category:
  Merit
• Type of Position:
  Regular
• Service
  
  Schedule:
  
  Calendar Year
• Shift: First Shift
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Pay Grade: 10 (advanced start step of
  4)
• Starting Hourly Rate: $23.32/hr (potential for higher starting wage based on qualifications.)

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All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment; rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

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