University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

Facilities Mechanic III - Housing and Dining Facilities

Main Campus, USA · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 157 days ago
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88Lottery-free
Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 1 Department of Labor filing, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Files H-1B transfers

1 transfer filing in the last year, covering 1 worker. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • Minimum Eligibility
  • Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
  • 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • State of Iowa license (Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical) preferred.

Compensation

  • Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions.

Benefits

  • application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.

Equal opportunity

  • UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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