Enviro Systems Mechanic I or III 1st Shift 100%- Downtown Campus
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- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- 1 week ago
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About this role
The Engineering department at the Downtown Campus intends to hire for one position at either an Environmental Systems Mechanic I or III at 100% 1st shift.
A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.
Performs skilled work in the area of installation, repair, alteration, replacement and maintenance of components of environmental systems such as refrigeration, temperature control, chillers, heating (all fuel types) systems to include other support systems and emerging technology equipment. Utilizes computerized control systems to collect, analyze and modify mechanical system performance to ensure system reliability and system optimization.
Position Responsibilities
1. Performs all duties listed under Environmental Systems Mechanic I and II.
2. Operates, inspects, maintains and repairs chillers, chilled water equipment and systems to include associated auxiliary equipment such as air compressors, air dryers, pumps, chiller tube bundles, heat exchangers, and other emerging technology equipment and systems.
3. Perform leak tests, transfer refrigerants, charge machines and otherwise handle Freon refrigerants according to EPA regulations.
4. Conducts a variety of audible, visual and mechanical tests, uses computerized building environmental automation systems, records and service reports and other tools to diagnose and recommend system modifications to improve equipment and system performance.
5. Modifies building automation systems that control heating and cooling systems.
6. Provides functional guidance and training to apprentices, replacements, students and other personnel as required.
7. Investigates methods and equipment to be used in computerized building environmental automation systems and makes recommendations to engineers.
8. Other duties as assigned by appropriate department or administrative personnel.
Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge, skills and abilities listed under ESM I and ESM II classifications.
2. Knowledge of the principles of operations, methods, materials, and tools utilized in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and repair of environmental systems. Skill and ability to utilize data to make recommendations and modifications to improve and optimize system performance.
3. Knowledge of computerized building environmental automation systems and ability to collect, analyze and modify system performance through the systems.
4. Ability to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair chilled water systems
5. Ability to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair variable frequency drives
6. Ability to collect data and provide technical recommendations consistent with institutional energy goals.
7. Ability to work in all types of environmental conditions or in areas where there is exposure to excessive noise, dirt, and fumes and at elevated heights from ladders, scaffolds, or hydraulic lifts.
8. Ability to work independently during normal work hours and after hours.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Environmental Systems Mechanic III
1. Eight years of experience in computerized building environmental automation systems, refrigeration or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship, with two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes, or two years of experience in evaluating and recommending system optimization changes and meets the minimum eligibility requirements of ESM II; and
2. Has refrigeration certificate of at least type 2.
3. May need to possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.
4. Journeyman license required
Desired Qualifications
5. Prefer 2 years of college/trade school
Environmental Systems Mechanic I
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Four years of experience in refrigeration, heating or air conditioning work, including apprenticeship; and
2. Obtains refrigeration certificate of at least type 2 within first six months of employment.
3. May need to possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.
Special Qualification/License:
Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
Application Process:
Please include a resume with your submission. 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. For questions or additional information, please contact the Emilio Villagrana at [email protected].
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
- Classification Title: Enviro Systems Mechanic III
- Appointment Type: Merit
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 16
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
- Contact Email: [email protected]
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or [email protected]. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.