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Maintenance Mechanic

Employer
University of Miami
Location
Miami, FL

Job Details

Job location: Miami, FL


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-01-04
Req: R100043715
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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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.

  • 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.
  • Performs minor carpentry work such as hanging mirrors and pictures, installs shelves, tightening loose signs and supports, repairing handrails, trimming wood doors, etc.
  • Paints areas that require no more than two hours to paint.
  • Performs 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.
  • Has total responsibility of assigned area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

N/A

Experience:

Two (2) 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.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • 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.

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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 for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

c103

Organization

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.

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 mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

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. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

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.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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