Senior Maintenance Mechanic

The University of Miami/UHealth 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 required

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.

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.