HVAC Mechanic

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that all systems are fully operational and are inspected in accordance with accepted standards.
• Directing and supporting technical support staff.
• Maintaining current knowledge of all federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws and regulations, and ensuring compliance.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance and repair programs and procedures.
• Acting as a source of direction for the training and guidance of the less experienced staff.
• Responding to service requests, including but not limited to, hot calls, cold calls, and odor complaints.
• Inspecting water and life safety systems and responding to all fire systems and emergency calls.
• Adhering to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguarding University assets.

Department Specific Functions include:

• Repairing or replacing ballasts, switches, motors, controls, lighting fixtures, etc.
• Operating heating, cooling systems, pumps and other related equipment.
• Adjusting, repairing or replacing switches, thermostats, humidistat, and other minor repairs to equipment.
• Checking/operating fire pumps, generators.
• Performing preventive maintenance on all equipment assigned in accordance with established procedures and frequencies.
• Performing minor plumbing repairs, repairs leaks, repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures, minor soldering and brazing or any other work as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintaining the progress of the work using an assigned helper when the other person on the team is absent.
• Applying chemicals to the air handler units coils; preparing the area to prevent water leaking out to the exterior of the unit.
• Operating the pressure cleaning machine following procedures as assigned.
• Lubricating non-sealed bearings, replacing or cleaning filters.
• Keeping daily logs on major components up-to-date.
• Cycling and testing emergency generators.
• Cleaning and painting equipment.
• Unstopping drains, checking boilers, and water, gas and sewer lines.
• Contacting the appropriate foreman when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic's capability, then assisting with the completion of the work as required.
• Following all safety instructions provided to him/her and using 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.
• Physically able to perform tasks as outlined.
• Able to read, write and speak English to work with the Work Order Management System.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• The individual must possess a 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.

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