Sr. Maintenance Mechanic - Central

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Solves 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.
• 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Follows all safety instruction provided to him/her and uses all personal protective equipment assigned to prevent accidents.

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.

Benefits

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

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