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Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number-one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth's nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.
UHealth/SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Sr. Maintenance Mechanic with a hire date of December, 2024. Be part of the UHealth Difference.
Core Job Summary
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.
Core Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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