Engineer, Maintenance

YoungArts•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer, reporting to the Director, Operations and Logistics, is responsible for performing general preventive maintenance and corrective repairs to campus buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds. This role involves monitoring and maintaining the buildings’ mechanical, fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations. The engineer will conduct routine repairs, respond to emergency situations, perform regular inspections, and maintain accurate logs and records. Additionally, the position supports event setups and breakdowns, assists outside contractors, and adheres to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and regulations.

Requirements

Commitment to YoungArts’ values of excellence, collaboration, community, experimentation, respect, and integrity as key strategies toward creating and supporting empathy, a sense of belonging, and humanity to foster the greatest potential for innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
A minimum of three (3) years building maintenance experience.
Proficient in trades including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and tiling.
Ability to understand general instructions in standard situations.
Operate and use necessary work manual and power-driven tools.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as key strategies toward broad-based institutional excellence, representing a range of perspectives, thought, and actions.
Basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
A minimum of two (2) years of related experience and/or trade school training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair, and compliance needs.
Universal CFC certification preferred.
Additional certification in one or more of the following preferred: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.

Responsibilities

Monitor, operate, and maintain the buildings’ mechanical, fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure code compliant, efficient and uninterrupted building operations.
Perform routine repairs, including doors, ceilings, floors, locks, drywall, masonry and painting at property interior and exterior.
Immediately report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.
Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Support implementation of disaster preparedness procedures and emergency plan.
Conduct regular inspections, preventative maintenance of building systems and maintain accurate logs, records and reports on maintenance, system performance and incidents to ensure compliance.
Maintain equipment and tools in proper working conditions, including light electrical work, changing bulbs, ballast and fixtures, lubricating motors, inspecting and adjusting belts.
Assist outside contractors or in-house employees with setting up, striking, repairing or constructing special projects, including but not limited to special installations and exhibitions.
Perform event setup and breakdown tasks including but not limited to, tables, chairs, furniture, and audiovisual equipment, working as directed with the Operations team by following event set up diagrams for logistical operation needs.
Complete all required Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) training to a satisfactory standard, and consistently adhere to all related policies, procedures, and requirements in daily activities.
Adhere to any safety and security policies of the organization and report any violations to management and People Operations.
Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA safety protocols and environmental guidelines.
Where appropriate, provide feedback on ways to enhance the security and safety practices.