Facilities Mechanic III

Position Title:

Facilities Mechanic III

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. • At least two years of that experience must be in the same craft.

Job Description:

Iowa State University is seeking a Facilities Mechanic III to support the Department of Residence Apartments. In this role, you’ll help keep the apartment communities safe, functional, and welcoming by performing skilled maintenance and repair work across multiple building systems. This position is ideal for someone with experience across several trades who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving, and supporting a campus community.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain residential facilities by performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and HVAC systems.

• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment such as motors, pumps, boilers, and furnaces, while maintaining accurate records.

• Respond to service needs by troubleshooting issues, performing emergency repairs, and addressing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requests.

• Inspect systems and equipment to assess condition, identify concerns, and recommend corrective actions.

• Read and interpret technical materials including blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications to complete work accurately and safely.

• Support projects and daily operations by assisting with related craft work and helping ensure facilities remain in good working condition.

• Provide guidance to others by assisting in directing work, mentoring, and coaching technicians as needed.

• Follow safety practices by working in compliance with established procedures and maintaining awareness of hazards across multiple trades.

Preferred qualification:

• Experience in troubleshooting and completing services requests for vacant and occupied spaces.

• License at journeyman level in one or more areas of electrical, plumbing, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

• Experience performance maintenance in a commercial setting.

When You'll Work

• Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm

• On-call: Routine as required

The Department You'll Work For

With over 400 full-time, part-time, and student employees, the Department of Residence is one of the largest non-academic departments on Iowa State University’s campus. The department supports housing for thousands of residents each year through facilities that are occupied and maintained year-round. These communities operate differently than traditional residence halls and focus on long-term living, which means ongoing maintenance, repairs, and system upkeep throughout the year. Maintenance staff support multiple buildings and systems across these communities, working in occupied residential spaces where safety, reliability, and timely repairs matter to the people who call these apartments home.

What You’ll Get

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day—with timely enrollment

• Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay

• Consistent, full-time schedule with daytime hours to support work-life balance

• Tuition reimbursement after your first year of work

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

•  Performs preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, and other equipment, and maintains appropriate records.

•  Constructive sanitizers, installs oxygen outlets and system according to engineering specifications.

•  Performs preventive maintenance and emergency repair work.

•  Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications.

•  Performs work in related crafts areas as assigned.

•  Assists in directing the work of others. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades.

• Knowledge of work practices, methods, and processes utilized in the electrical,