Sr. HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic, Licensed page is loaded## HVAC Mechanic, Licensedremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100095917**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .**HVAC Mechanic, Licensed**The University of Miami/UHealth Department of the Central Energy Plant has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time HVAC Mechanic, Licensed to work at the Uhealth Medical Campus.The HVAC Mechanic, Licensed troubleshoots and maintains efficient operations of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems in assigned facilities. Further, the HVAC Mechanic, Licensed completes the maintenance of all other refrigeration systems and ensures work is performed in a timely manner to maintain facilities secure and operational.**Core Responsibilities*** Maintains up-to-date records on work performed and pending, and reports information routinely to appropriate managing staff.* Participates in applicable HVAC or safety training opportunities.* Reads prints, sketches, and diagrams to perform job functions.**Department Specific Functions*** Performs Preventive Maintenance work as assigned by supervisor on HVAC equipment* Receives requests for corrective repair work on a variety of building, equipment and system components; utilizes several trades’ skills in the performance of maintenance and repair work.* Inspects air conditioning and heating systems and performs general maintenance work of systems.* Repairs leaky HVAC equipment on roofs and ceilings; locates source of roof leaks; removes existing roof surfaces; lays roofing paper and applies coating and adhesives to seal the leaking and/or old area.* Repairs panels, partitions and other building structures in the process of performing other HVAC duties; installs parts and cuts, shapes and fastens materials such as wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass and drywall to make ready for installation of HVAC equipment.* Lubricates non-sealed bearings, replaces or cleans filters. Repairs fans, pumps or compressors as needed to perform HVAC duties.* Replaces belts, filters and pulleys. Records the equipment conditions and reports anomalies to supervisor.* Keeps daily logs on major components up-to-date. Helps in the process to cycle and tests emergency generators. Contacts the appropriate supervisor when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic’s capability - then assists with the completion of the work as required.* Prepares and maintains accurate records and files on equipment and facility preventative maintenance.* Routinely maintains and repairs HVAC circulator and sump pumps, refrigeration units, auxiliary diesel generators, fans, bearings, universal joints and similar mechanical equipment.* Helps to conduct fire alarm test and smoke evacuations tests in conjunction with security and other Physical Plant staff. Operates heating, cooling systems, pumps and other related equipment. Participates in moving and installing machinery and equipment.* At all times maintains work areas and equipment rooms in a clean and safe condition.* Erects scaffolding to provide access to work areas and works from heights.* Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as hand saws, drill press, router, electric drills, welding and soldering tools etc.* Maintains tools, machinery, and equipment in good condition.* May performs other skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, and soldering.* Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.***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* Certification in relevant specialty or field Completion of HVAC trade school.* 5 years of relevant experience* The individual must possess a valid Journeyman License in HVAC.* The individual must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the State prior to appointment. The person must maintain such a valid license during tenure of employment.**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.* Ability to understand and follow instructions.* Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.* Commitment to the University’s core values.* Ability to operate a motor vehicle.***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:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami