Farm Equipment Mechanic
University of Iowa

Job Info

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Engineering Services is seeking a full-time Farm Equipment Mechanic. The anticipated schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional hours may be needed. Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of farm and farm-related machinery, equipment, and vehicles for field research operations.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Constructs, modifies, repairs, and overhauls farm and farm-related machinery, equipment, and vehicles. Adjusts and calibrates all types of machinery.
• Examines machines, motors, gasoline and diesel engines, and equipment for operational defects and dismantles defective units.
• Reassembles, adjusts, and lubricates machines and equipment to insure efficient operation.
• Communicates service/maintenance needs and helps troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. Determines work that can be done "in house" or if machinery must be sent to an external repair shop.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs sheet metal products and equipment for field research operations using fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, bending rolls, and punches.
• Assembles, erects, and tests new experimental farm machinery and equipment. Observes, collects and records experimental data.
• Operates standard and specialized field machinery to perform cultural and experimental practices on field research plots, such as tillage, planting, and harvesting.
• May act as a crew leader and provide functional supervision and training to personnel as assigned.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Four years of experience in farm machinery repair and maintenance work, including technical training.
• Successful completion of commercial certification tests for application of pesticides and be eligible for certification, as required.
• May be required to obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Licenses/Certifications:

• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Application Process: Please attach a resume (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact Joseph Beebe at joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with any questions.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Farm Equipment Mechanic
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 11
• Starting Salary Minimum: 41017.60
• Starting Salary Maximum: 61110.40

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Joseph Beebe
• Contact Email: joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu

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