Maintenance Mechanic (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily routine maintenance on building components related to HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and others. Responds to departmental calls regarding issues affecting the hospital environment and equipment. This role involves ensuring the safety and functionality of hospital facilities through proactive maintenance and timely repairs.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience as an electrician, plumber, HVAC service specialist, painter, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in a trade under a licensed business
Able to complete reports and work orders in English.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English to solve complex problems
Ability to interpret, adapts to, and reacts calmly under stressful conditions.
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with external customers, peers, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Basic knowledge in use of computers and printers.
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building equipment.
Ability to learn appropriate software applications including HVAC and other Maintenance Management Systems.
Ability to troubleshoot without outside help.
Ability to provide solutions for equipment failures to management.

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver's License may be required depending on job duties assigned
Current journeyman, electrician, plumbing, HVAC, painting or related Florida license preferred.
High school education or equivalent preferred.
Available for on-call phone during evenings and weekend when assigned.

Responsibilities

Meets quality service standards by returning all work areas to a clean, neat, orderly, safe condition and disposing of waste appropriately.
Performs basic building & installation of items, such as shelves, desks, hanging picture frames and bulletin boards.
Performs on a regular basis routine maintenance related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, patch and paint, and others.
Checks all lighting and replaces bulbs, repairs/replaces floor, carpets, doors, walls and ceiling tiles as needed.
Replaces or repairs defective flush valves, faucet & toilet washers and packing.
Stops leaks in joints by tightening; replaces short length pipe; cleans clogged pipe lines using a snake or chemicals.
Responds to maintenance management system-generated work orders for preventative maintenance, planned events, or other requested work orders.
Responds to HVAC calls & emergency code situation affecting the hospital environment or equipment as detailed in the Emergency Plans Manual.
Enters appropriate information into maintenance management system, informing supervisor & documenting and returning completed work order(s).
Inspects buildings to ensure safety & determine need for repair or maintenance.
Assists in the preparation of job estimates, schedules maintenance work, orders supplies and materials including dealing with contractors.
Performs repairs and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, standby generators, etc.
Maintains timely & accurate information on supplies and ordered as per inventory list for A/C filters & other common maintenance items.