Full-Time Multi-Trade Facilities Technician

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida. The Maintenance Repairer is responsible for monitoring, repairing, updating, and replacing components of the facility's systems, structures and buildings—inside, outside, and on the estate's grounds.

The position is on the Finance and Operations Team in the Facilities Department and reports to the Maintenance Chief.

Qualifications

• At least two years of work experience in building maintenance or construction trades.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, flexibility and commitment to collaboration and customer service.
• English fluency and good verbal communication skills.
• Quality awareness and attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking skills; and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with Maintenance Technicians to ensure all facilities systems work to minimize any negative impact on the daily operation and with Custodial Workers in maintaining a clean facility.
• Utilize skills of the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, painting, carpentry, and any other construction or specialty trades.
• Operate cleaning equipment to include automatic floor cleaner, power washer, regular and wetdry vacuum.
• Clean and inspect tool and equipment, adjust and make minor repairs, install new parts.
• Load and unload materials, assist in inventory, and storage.
• Clean private and public spaces, including restrooms, and remove trash and recycling as needed.
• Ensure safety of staff and visitors with appropriate signage, stanchions and other visual notification measures.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, programs and events, including setting up and breaking down/storing tables, chairs, other equipment, and materials. Monitor events for issues and addresses them quickly and safely. Provide onsite support during events, including cleaning and stocking of restrooms; clean up post-event.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Refrigeration

Carpentry

Painting

Job description

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida. The Maintenance Repairer is responsible for monitoring, repairing, updating, and replacing components of the facility's systems, structures and buildings—inside, outside, and on the estate's grounds.

The position is on the Finance and Operations Team in the Facilities Department and reports to the Maintenance Chief.