Engineering Helper

Miami HEAT; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami HEAT Engineering department is seeking an Engineering Helper to oversee maintenance, operation, and repair of furniture, fixtures, basic electrical items, and more. The role involves painting, carpentry, minor electrical work, plumbing, and welding to support facility operations.

Essential duties include assisting in repairs, following preventive maintenance programs, record-keeping, and using light power-driven equipment.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate or six months to one year related experience.
• Understand operational procedures and facility capabilities.
• Ability to perform painting and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairs of bowls seating, furniture, plumbing items.
• Assist with replacing doors, locks, windows, and building hardware.
• Assist in repairs of motors, compressors, ice machines.
• Follow preventive maintenance and energy management programs.
• Perform painting, patching, re-lamping, tile replacements.

Skills

Painting

Carpentry

Electrical basics

Plumbing

Welding

Maintenance logging

Equipment operation

Education

Certificate or related experience

Tools

Light trucks

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Scrubbing machines

Job description

The Miami HEAT Engineering department is hiring an Engineering Helper to oversee the maintenance, operation, and repair of furniture, fixtures, basic electrical items, etc. Performs skilled and semi-skilled duties, including painting, carpentry, minor electrical work, plumbing, and welding.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list:

• Assist in the repairs of all bowl seating, furniture, and plumbing items including toilets, sinks, water fountains, drainage pipes and sprinkler systems;
• Assist with replacing and installing all doors, locks, windows and building hardware;
• Assists in the repairs, replacing and rebuilding of various items, such as motors, compressors and ice machines;
• Follow the preventive maintenance program, energy management program and standard operating procedures for all machinery and equipment;
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks such as painting, patching, re-lamping, replacing ceiling tiles, pavers, floor tiles, filters and belts as required;
• Record and log all work performed, complete work order slips, and compile all required reports in a timely and complete manner through the building maintenance work order system;
• Operate equipment, such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, scrubbing machines, or other light power-driven equipment;
• Assist other Operations Department divisions to expedite event conversions, as needed;
• Report irregularities, discrepancies, damage, loss of property, and safety concerns promptly to supervisor;
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed;
• Assist co-workers in the Engineering and Operations departments with projects.

Desired Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services, and technical requirements for the types of painting anticipated at the facility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP