Maintenance Mechanic 2 - Coral Gables Campus

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to inspect, repair, install, and maintain general building systems and equipment to keep facilities running smoothly. This role requires initiative, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Shifts include 1st, mid, and 2nd with weekend rotations; familiarity with CMMS and MS Office is preferred. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable problem-solving in a dynamic university

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in relevant specialty or Florida license required or Associates in relevant field.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, install, modify, and maintain building systems and equipment.
• Respond to service requests and emergencies, including hot/cold calls and odor issues.
• Direct and support technical staff and ensure safety/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Lead by example

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification/licensing in relevant field or Florida license

Associates in relevant field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic 2 inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains general building systems, and equipment to ensure that facility operations run smoothly and uninterrupted.

Shifts Available: 1st Shift (7AM – 3:30 PM) Mid Shift (10AM – 6:30PM) with weekend rotations (day or mid shifts) 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - Midnight) with weekend rotations (day or mid shifts)

Core Job Functions

Ensures that all systems are fully operational and are inspected in accordance with accepted standards. Directs and supports technical support staff. Maintains current knowledge of all federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws and regulations, and ensures compliance. Develops and implements preventive maintenance and repair programs and procedures. Acts as a source of direction for the training and guidance of the less experienced staff. Responds to service requests, including but not limited to, hot calls, cold calls, and odor complaints. Inspects water and life safety systems and responds to all fire systems and emergency calls. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field required or; valid license from Miami Dade County required or; Associates in relevant field required. Valid Florida Driver’s License. Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Department Specific Functions

Will be considered as “Essential Personnel” and requires emergency response after hours or on days off, rotation, weekend support. Keeps to schedule and assists in the development of efficient task/project planning. Identifies any deficiencies, i.e., economic, safety, regulatory, energy conservation, and reports those to Lead/Supervisor/Manager. Good working knowledge of CMMS work order system and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) Maintains a neat, orderly work area, and safeguards tools, equipment, and spare parts. Responsible for minor plumbing repairs, repair leaks, unstops drains, repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures, minor soldering and brazing or any other work assigned by lead/manager. Responsible for electrical repairs, and maintenance mechanical work to include lighting, flooring, paint, and miscellaneous work. Checks boilers, water, gas and sewer lines. Ensures a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule is in place, and performed on all machinery. Repair and maintenance of building structures and cracks. Assist in maintenance of air handler units to include cleaning, applying chemicals, changing/cleaning filters, changing blower wheels, lubricate non-sealed bearings, cleaning housing, welding coolant leaks, etc. Assist with identifying and patching wall leakage. Maintains and cleans all air vents and returns. Repairs or replaces ballasts, switches, motors, controls, lighting fixtures, etc. Operates heating, cooling systems, pumps and other related equipment. Adjusts repairs or replaces switches, thermostats, humidistat, and other minor repairs to equipment. Checks/operated fire pumps, and cycles/tests generators. Pressure cleaning, and painting of facilities and equipment. Requires initiative, judgment, and solid communication skills of English both spoken and written. Ensures door locking systems, and door closures are working properly. Must have a solid work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others. Awareness of the safety and official procedures for handling equipment. Supports the primary utilities locator duties i.e.: utilizes utility location equipment to identify underground utilities, creates multiple grids. Must have excellent people skills in order to build positive relationship with staff, customers and stakeholders Must have good leadership skills - “Leads by Example”. This position will participate in the University’s National Incident Management System (NIMS). There will be training involved to support meeting this standard successfully.

• medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.