Maintenance Mechanic

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for its Miami facility. The role involves maintaining and repairing various mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety practices. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 0 to 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include repairing pumps, motors, and HVAC systems, as well as performing welding tasks. This position offers the opportunity to work with a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence and community service.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of related experience required.
• Valid license or certification required as needed.
• Journeyman level licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Rebuild gasoline engines and repair electric motors.
• Perform electric and acetylene welding.

Skills

Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Proficiency in job technology and software

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Jackson Health System

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Plant Operations

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Full-Time, Days

Why Jackson

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of duties in and around the buildings of the hospital complex. Assist the tradesmen and other workmen in completing their tasks. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment using hand tools, power tools, and/or various precision measuring and testing instruments.

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.

Experience

Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is strongly preferred.

Skills

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.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty. Journeyman level licensure is preferred.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.