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Maintenance Mechanic
University of Miami • Miami, FL 33126 • Posted 3 days ago
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The Maintenance Mechanic at the University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities is responsible for constructing, maintaining, and testing mechanical equipment, machinery, and components to ensure the physical assets of the institution are in good working order. This role involves general maintenance tasks such as greasing, lubricating, and replacing filters in air and hydraulic systems, performing inspections and repairs, diagnosing problems, and maintaining records. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, three years of experience in building maintenance, and a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Greases, lubricates, and replaces filters in air and hydraulic systems.
- Performs inspections and repairs of equipment, and completes scheduled maintenance.
- Diagnoses problems and makes adjustments or reports situation to proper managing staff.
- Prepares and maintains records and reports.
- Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders.
- Provides care, preventative maintenance, and repair maintenance of building surfaces, structures, hardware, furniture, and fixtures in assigned areas.
- Initiates work orders to appropriate maintenance personnel when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic's capability.
- Assists with the completion of the work as required.
- Replaces broken glass in doors, windows, and partitions.
- Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes that custodian personnel cannot reach without scaffolding or ladders 6 feet or smaller.
- Replaces faucet washers and flush valves; repairs minor plumbing leaks; unclogs drains with snakes and plumber's helpers; and other plumbing duties.
- Replaces broken commode seats; repairs tissue, towel, and soap dispensers; repairs bathroom partitions; and replaces mirrors.
- Repairs or replaces damaged ceiling, wall, floor, and window coverings, including minor plaster work.
- Adjusts and repairs all door hardware, including the door closure and locks.
- Repairs furniture and fixtures.
- Inspects fire extinguishers and replaces units that are out-of-date, discharged or damaged with fully charged units.
Qualifications
Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) years of experience in the routine maintenance and repair of building equipment and systems components utilizing several building trade skills.
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the State prior to appointment
- Must maintain such valid license during tenure of employment
- 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, practices, methods of trade areas assigned
- Knowledge of occupation hazards and safety precautions of work
- Ability to understand and follow written/oral instructions
- Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to work with trouble report system
- Must be able to satisfy all building trouble reports
- Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees
About University of Miami
The University of Miami is a prestigious research institution located in Coral Gables, Florida, offering a wide range of academic programs across 12 schools and colleges for undergraduate and graduate students. With a community of over 19,000 students from around the world, the university focuses on teaching, research, and service to the South Florida region and beyond, fostering an enriching learning environment for intellectual growth and innovation.
Full Job Description
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) .
Maintenance Mechanic
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for Full Time Maintenance Mechanic to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.
Core Job Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components to maintain the physical assets of the institution in good working order. Maintenance Mechanic is a general classification of the various skilled maintenance functions that by experience, training and qualification can perform assigned duties without constant direct supervision.
Core Responsibilities
+ Greases, lubricates, and replaces filters in air and hydraulic systems.
+ Performs inspections and repairs of equipment, and completes scheduled maintenance.
+ Diagnoses problems and makes adjustments or reports situation to proper managing staff.
+ Prepares and maintains records and reports.
+ Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders.
Department Specific Functions
+ Provides the proper care, preventative maintenance, and repair maintenance of building surfaces, building structures, hardware, furniture and fixtures in assigned areas.
+ Initiates work orders to appropriate maintenance personnel when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic's capability. Assists with the completion of the work as required.
+ Replaces broken glass in doors, windows and partitions.
+ Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes that custodian personnel cannot reach without scaffolding or ladders 6 feet or smaller.
+ Replaces faucet washers and flush valves; repairs minor plumbing leaks; unclogs drains with snakes and plumber's helpers; and other plumbing duties.
+ Replaces broken commode seats; repairs tissue, towel and soap dispensers; repairs bathroom partitions; and replaces mirrors.
+ Repairs or replaces damaged ceiling, wall, floor, and window coverings, including minor plaster work.
+ Adjusts and repairs all door hardware, including the door closure and locks.
+ Repairs furniture and fixtures.
+ Inspects fire extinguishers and replaces units that are out-of-date, discharged or damaged with fully charged units.
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
+ Three (3) years of experience in the routine maintenance and repair of building equipment and systems components utilizing several building trade skills.
+ The individual must possess valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the State prior to appointment, The person must maintain such valid license during tenure of employment.
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.
+ Knowledge of standard tools, practices, methods of trade areas assigned.
+ Knowledge of occupation hazards and safety precautions of work.
+ Ability to understand and follow written/oral instructions.
+ Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to work with trouble report system.
+ Must be able to satisfy all building trouble reports.
+ Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.
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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H5
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) .
Maintenance Mechanic
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for Full Time Maintenance Mechanic to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.
Core Job Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components to maintain the physical assets of the institution in good working order. Maintenance Mechanic is a general classification of the various skilled maintenance functions that by experience, training and qualification can perform assigned duties without constant direct supervision.
Core Responsibilities
+ Greases, lubricates, and replaces filters in air and hydraulic systems.
+ Performs inspections and repairs of equipment, and completes scheduled maintenance.
+ Diagnoses problems and makes adjustments or reports situation to proper managing staff.
+ Prepares and maintains records and reports.
+ Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders.
Department Specific Functions
+ Provides the proper care, preventative maintenance, and repair maintenance of building surfaces, building structures, hardware, furniture and fixtures in assigned areas.
+ Initiates work orders to appropriate maintenance personnel when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic's capability. Assists with the completion of the work as required.
+ Replaces broken glass in doors, windows and partitions.
+ Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes that custodian personnel cannot reach without scaffolding or ladders 6 feet or smaller.
+ Replaces faucet washers and flush valves; repairs minor plumbing leaks; unclogs drains with snakes and plumber's helpers; and other plumbing duties.
+ Replaces broken commode seats; repairs tissue, towel and soap dispensers; repairs bathroom partitions; and replaces mirrors.
+ Repairs or replaces damaged ceiling, wall, floor, and window coverings, including minor plaster work.
+ Adjusts and repairs all door hardware, including the door closure and locks.
+ Repairs furniture and fixtures.
+ Inspects fire extinguishers and replaces units that are out-of-date, discharged or damaged with fully charged units.
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
+ Three (3) years of experience in the routine maintenance and repair of building equipment and systems components utilizing several building trade skills.
+ The individual must possess valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the State prior to appointment, The person must maintain such valid license during tenure of employment.
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.
+ Knowledge of standard tools, practices, methods of trade areas assigned.
+ Knowledge of occupation hazards and safety precautions of work.
+ Ability to understand and follow written/oral instructions.
+ Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to work with trouble report system.
+ Must be able to satisfy all building trouble reports.
+ Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.
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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H5
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