We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results
New

Maintenance Assistant

University of Iowa
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Aug 27, 2026

Maintenance Assistant







Posting ID 162110
Department Recreational Services/Student Life
Jobcode Temp Employee - Non-UI Student
Working Title Maintenance Assistant
Details

What you will learn:

You can expect to learn skills such as time management, collaborating with others to achieve shared goals, mechanical aptitude, and working with people from various backgrounds as well as part of a team. Although your job in the Division of Student Life may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here will help you in your chosen career path and give you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume.

Basic job function:
To assist in the day to day maintenance of all Recreational Services facilities, equipment and grounds for the benefit of the members and the university community.

Responsibilities:

Assist with preventative maintenance and general repair of fitness equipment including prescribed routine cleaning and inspection of equipment.

Assist with event set-up and tear down.

Assist with outdoor field and grounds maintenance responsibilities.

Assist with locker maintenance.

Keep facilities in excellent condition while also providing great customer service to our members.

Works cooperatively with other area of the department to achieve established goals.

Knowledge of all policies and procedures of the facilities.

Promotes a safe, clean, and functional environment.

Mandatory attendance at training meetings.

Performs other work as assigned.

Qualifications:

Outstanding customer service skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to interact with various groups through different situations.

Ability to use independent judgment.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Mechanical aptitude.

Ability to work holidays and breaks preferred.

Rate of pay:$11.50/hour

Location: Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, Field House, and Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center


Contact
EMMA FRAZIER
Phone: 319-335-0121
Email: HR-studentlife@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions If interested in applying for this position, please go to the Division of Student Life Application Portal to complete an online application
Ad Start Date 08/26/2026
Ad End Date 08/29/2026
Applied = 0

(web-665cd84569-66c2c)