Maintenance Mechanic - Palm Beach Gardens

Maintenance Mechanic

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic to work in Palm Beach Gardens.

The Maintenance Mechanic constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components to maintain the physical assets of the institution in good working order.

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.
• Orders necessary parts and equipment from vendors and suppliers.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Provide proper care, preventative maintenance, and repair maintenance of building surfaces, building structures, hardware, furniture and fixtures in assigned areas.
• Initiate 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.
• Replace broken glass inside doors, windows and partitions.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes that custodian personnel cannot reach without scaffolding or ladders 6 feet or smaller.
• Replace faucet washers and flush valves; repairs minor plumbing leaks; unclogs drains with snakes and plumber helpers; and other plumbing duties.
• Replace broken commode seats, tissue, towel, and soap dispensers, repair bathroom partitions, and mirrors.
• Repair or replace damaged ceiling, wall, floor, and window coverings, including minor plaster work.
• Adjust and repair all door hardware, including the door closure and locks.
• Repair furniture and fixtures.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and replace units that are out-of-date, discharged or damaged with fully charged units.
• Perform minor carpentry work such as hanging mirrors and pictures, installing shelves, tightening loose signs and supports, repair handrails, trim wood doors, etc.
• Paint areas that require no more than two hours to paint.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance such as replacing light switches, ballasts, light fixtures, wall outlets, replacing fuses, etc. Conducts routine building inspections.
• Conducts periodic inspections of roofs and performs minor roof repairs. Has total responsibility of assigned area.

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/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required (routine maintenance and repair of building equipment and systems components utilizing several building trade skills)
• 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 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.
• 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 appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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