Maintenance Mechanic II | Full-Time

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of facilities and equipment to ensure reliable operation. You will respond to emergencies and manage repairs in accordance with budget constraints, with a focus on safety and quality.

Requires 5+ years of building mechanical maintenance experience; hospital maintenance experience preferred. Strong ability to read blueprints and work with diverse teams is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to work with staff at all levels.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to inspect equipment and identify repair needs.
• Familiar with common hand tools and testing equipment.
• Know safety procedures and regulations.
• Able to read blueprints/schematics/technical drawings.
• Able to interpret instructions and prepare basic specs.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems and HVAC is required.
• Able to perform mechanical, carpentry and plumbing repairs.
• Willing to respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical structure and equipment for reliability and economical operation.
• Respond quickly to internal disasters and take charge at scene until relieved.
• Follow budget constraints when ordering parts and materials.

Skills

Effective communication with staff

Independent work

Equipment inspection

Hand tools & testing equipment

Safety procedures

Blueprints & schematics

Interpreting instructions

Plumbing systems knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical, carpentry & plumbingRepair

Emergency response willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance required to maintain the physical structure and equipment in the most reliable and economical operating condition. Responsible for responding quickly to any internal disaster and take charge at the scene until relieved by competent authority. Responsible for following budget restraints when ordering and using parts and materials.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and reliably with minimal supervision.
• Ability to inspect equipment and systems and identify conditions requiring repair or corrective action.
• Working knowledge of common hand tools and testing equipment used in maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of and commitment to following established safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Ability to interpret instructions and prepare basic specifications.
• Basic working knowledge of plumbing systems, including compressed gas, potable water, drain-waste-vent, steam and condensate systems, as well as electrical generation, distribution, and utilization systems and equipment. Knowledge of central and package heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is also required.
• Ability to perform mechanical, carpentry, and plumbing repairs.
• Willingness to respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years building mechanical maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience: Ten (10) years experience in hospital maintenance work.