Sr. Maintenance Mechanic - Central

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Sr. Maintenance Mechanic to perform comprehensive facility maintenance at the UHealth Medical Campus.

The role covers plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, HVAC, housekeeping, and grounds tasks, ensuring systems are fully operational and compliant with safety standards. You will lead and mentor maintenance staff, handle preventive programs, respond to service requests, and maintain logs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 4+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Commitment to University values and safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC systems, and general maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain water, fire, life safety systems; respond to emergencies.
• Direct and support junior staff and apprentices as needed.
• Maintain logs and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sr. Maintenance Mechanic

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Maintenance Mechanic to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Senior Maintenance Mechanic provides general facility maintenance services and operations, including plumbing, carpentry, painting plastering, electrical maintenance, HVAC maintenance and general operations, housekeeping, and landscape and grounds maintenance. Further, the Senior Maintenance Mechanic resolves the more complex questions and problems. 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.

Department Specific Functions

• 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, generators.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment assigned in accordance with established procedures and frequencies.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs, repairs leaks, repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures, minor soldering and brazing or any other work as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain the progress of the work using an assigned helper when the other person on the team is absent.
• Applies chemicals to the air handler units coils; prepares the area to prevent water leaking out to the exterior of the unit.
• This person will operate the pressure cleaning machine following procedures as assigned.
• Lubricates non-sealed bearings, replaces or cleans filters.
• Keeps daily logs on major components up-to-date.
• Cycles and tests emergency generators.
• Cleans and paints equipment.
• Unstops drains, checks boilers, and water, gas and sewer lines.
• Contact the appropriate foreman when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic’s capability, then assists with the completion of the work as required.
• Will follow all safety instruction provided to him/her and will use all personal protective equipment assigned to prevent accidents.
• 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

• High School diploma or equivalent 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.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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.