Maintenance Mechanic (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaushealth; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth is seeking a Maintenance/Facilities professional to perform routine checks and respond to maintenance requests across HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and related trades within a hospital environment.

The role requires availability for on-call evenings and weekends, with a preference for candidates holding a Florida journeyman license. Strong English communication and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on duties
• 3–5 years experience in electrician, plumbing, HVAC, painting, or related field
• 3–5 years experience in a trade under a licensed business
• Current journeyman, electrician, plumbing, HVAC, painting or related Florida license preferred
• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Available for on-call evenings and weekends
• Able to complete reports and work orders in English
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions to equipment failures

Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine maintenance building component checks including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and others
• Responds to department calls regarding problems affecting hospital environment and equipment
• Return work areas to clean, safe condition and dispose of waste appropriately
• Install basic items like shelves, desks, bulletin boards
• Inspect buildings to ensure safety and determine repair needs
• Prepare job estimates and order supplies; interact with contractors
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment (chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, generators)
• Enter information into maintenance system and document completed work orders
• Respond to HVAC calls and emergency situations as detailed in plans

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

On-call

English reports

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman license preferred

Tools

Maintenance Management System

Computers & printers

Job description

*** This position requires a Flexible schedule including on calls and weekends when needed***

Job Summary

Performs daily routine maintenance building component checks related to HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and others. Responds to calls from departments regarding problems that affect the hospital environment and equipment.

Job Specific Duties

• Meets quality service standards by returning all work areas to a clean, neat, orderly, safe condition and disposing of waste appropriately.
  
• Performs basic building & installation of items, such as shelves, desks, hanging picture frames and bulletin boards.
  
• Performs on a regular basis routine maintenance related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, patch and paint, and others.
  
• Checks all lighting and replaces bulbs, repairs/replaces floor, carpets, doors, walls and ceiling tiles as needed.
  
• Replaces or repairs defective flush valves, faucet & toilet washers and packing.
  
• Stops leaks in joints by tightening; replaces short length pipe; cleans clogged pipe lines using a snake or chemicals.
  
• Responds to maintenance management system-generated work orders for preventative maintenance, planned events, or other requested work orders.
  
• Responds to HVAC calls & emergency code situation affecting the hospital environment or equipment as detailed in the Emergency Plans Manual.
  
• Enters appropriate information into maintenance management system, informing supervisor & documenting and returning completed work order(s).
  
• Inspects buildings to ensure safety & determine need for repair or maintenance.
  
• Assists in the preparation of job estimates, schedules maintenance work, orders supplies and materials including dealing with contractors.
  
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, standby generators, etc.
  
• Maintains timely & accurate information on supplies and ordered as per inventory list for A/C filters & other common maintenance items.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on job duties assigned
  
• 3-5 years of experience as an electrician, plumber, HVAC service specialist, painter, or related field.
  
• 3-5 years of experience in a trade under a licensed business

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current journeyman, electrician, plumbing, HVAC, painting or related Florida license preferred.
  
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
  
• Available for on-call phone during evenings and weekend when assigned.
  
• Able to complete reports and work orders in English.
  
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English to solve complex problems
  
• Ability to interpret, adapts to, and reacts calmly under stressful conditions.
  
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with external customers, peers, physicians and other hospital personnel.
  
• Basic knowledge in use of computers and printers.
  
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building equipment.
  
• Ability to learn appropriate software applications including HVAC and other Maintenance Management Systems.
  
• Ability to troubleshoot without outside help.
  
• Ability to provide solutions for equipment failures to management.

Job:

Maintenance/Facilities

Department:

FACILITIES-OPERATIONS-2100-834001

Job Status:

Professional