Mechanic''s Assistant

Are you ready to kickstart your career and join a dynamic team? The University of Iowa Parking & Transportation Fleet Services invites enthusiastic and driven individuals to apply for the role of Mechanic's Assistant. In this hands-on position, you'll gain valuable experience while performing routine maintenance, essential service tasks, and minor repairs on a wide variety of motor vehicles. If you're looking for a role that offers stability, a supportive environment, and the chance to work with a respected university team, we want to hear from you!

Duties to Include:

• Cleaning and maintaining vehicles
• Fueling vehicles
• Snow removal
• Pick up and drop off from customers

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8AM-4:30PM, schedule may occasionally change to meet department requirements.

Location: Fleet Services Office

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• One year of experience servicing or repairing motor vehicles, or
• Any combination of related post high school education and work experience that totals one year.

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's license is required and ability to meet and maintain UI Driving Policy.
• CDL with air brake & passenger endorsements or ability to attain within 120 days of employment after training from department. Ability to meet and maintain a driving record compliant with the UI Driving Policy Standards.
• The successful applicant will also be subject to DOT drug and alcohol screenings once the CDL is obtained.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Customer service experience
• Knowledge of general motor vehicle maintenance
• Experience working under tight deadlines and prioritizing tasks

Position and Application Details:

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.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and driver's license verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at (319) 467-0719 or brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu.

This position is performed fully on campus.

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.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Mechanic's Assistant
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl
• Contact Email: brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu