Hospital Maintenance Mechanic - Equipment & Systems

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support its hospital complex on a full-time, day-shift basis. The role involves maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment across campus, following safety practices and CARE values.

You will work with tradesmen and other staff to complete tasks, perform routine inspections, and ensure reliable operation of pumps, motors, HVAC, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, engines, motors, pneumatic tubes, and electrical apparatus.
• Rebuilds fractional horsepower gasoline engines; uses special tools such as valve facers, reamers, cylinder hones, drills and grinders, gauges, micrometers, taps, and dies.
• Repairs and replaces electric motors, switches, relays, transformers.
• Repairs and opens defective locks, replaces worn or broken parts, fabricates new and duplicate keys, installs master lock system for an entire building center.
• Repairs short circuits, opens circuits, installs new circuitry, changes ballasts, receptacles, switches and lighting fixtures.
• Constructs forms; does cabinet work; repairs doors; makes and installs shelving; adjusts door closer, operators, and coordinators.
• Prepares and paints surfaces with oil, latex, and enamel paints.
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning equipment as needed.
• Performs electric and acetylene welding, brazing and silver soldering; repairs, modifies and makes new installations of pipe fittings; performs skilled plumbing work on steam and water lines, medical gases, and related plumbing equipment.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, threading machine, grinder, and similar metalworking power tools.
• Maintains, repairs, and operates water heaters and related equipment.
• Follows established safety practices and procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks (daily inspections, lubricate different mechanical equipment, etc.)
• Performs small repairs on electrical equipment (cords in connection, replacing lights, single switches, etc.)
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Analyze workload

Communicate effectively

Handle stress

Follow instructions

Independent judgment

Technology proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Jackson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support its hospital complex on a full-time, day-shift basis. The role involves maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment across campus, following safety practices and CARE values.

You will work with tradesmen and other staff to complete tasks, perform routine inspections, and ensure reliable operation of pumps, motors, HVAC, and related systems.