Sr. Maintenance Mechanic - Doral

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The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sr. Maintenance Mechanic with a hire date of January 2024.

The University of Miami Health System will soon open the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion will continue to bring world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community.  UHealth at Doral will have services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. The expansion will provide residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community.  Once complete, UHealth at Doral will have 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy. UHealth at Doral will open in September 2024.

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. Acts as a source of direction for the training and guidance of the less experienced staff. Responds to service requests, including but not limited to, hot calls, cold calls, and odor complaints. Inspects water and life safety systems and responds to all fire systems and emergency calls. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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                                                                                                    

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

• 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 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.

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 le