Sr. Maintenance Mechanic (H)

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities is seeking a Full-Time Sr. Maintenance Mechanic to support operations at the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.

The role covers plumbing, carpentry, electrical and HVAC maintenance, preventive work, and general repairs to keep facilities safe and functional. You will lead maintenance tasks, coordinate with staff, follow safety standards, and respond to service requests, fire system checks, and emergency calls, ensuring reliable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, practices of trades areas assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all systems are fully operational and are inspected in accordance with accepted standards.
• Directs and supports technical support staff.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance and repair programs.
• Responds to service requests, including hot calls, cold calls, and odor complaints.
• Inspects water and life safety systems and responds to fire systems and emergency calls.
• 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.

Skills

4 years relevant maintenance

Communication skills

Independent / collaborative work

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical testing meters

Plumbing tools

Carpentry hand tools

General maintenance equipment

Job description

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

• 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.

• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, practices of trades areas assigned.

• Knowledge of occupation hazards and safety precautions of trades.

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