Maintenance Mechanic - Palm Beach Gardens

University of Miami•Palm Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components to keep the institution’s physical assets in good working order. This full-time position is with the University of Miami/UHealth Facilities department in Palm Beach Gardens and has total responsibility for an assigned area. The role provides preventive care, maintenance, and repairs for building surfaces, structures, hardware, furniture, and fixtures. The mechanic performs routine inspections and scheduled maintenance, diagnoses equipment problems, makes adjustments, and reports issues to appropriate staff. When work exceeds the mechanic’s capabilities, the mechanic initiates work orders with the appropriate maintenance personnel and assists with completing the work as needed. Duties include minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, roofing, and other building repairs; replacing specified fixtures and components; inspecting fire extinguishers and buildings; reading equipment manuals and work orders; maintaining records; and ordering needed parts and equipment. The employee follows University and unit policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Duties may be expanded as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, certification, or license.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in routine maintenance and repair of building equipment and system components using several building trade skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively.
Accuracy and attention to detail in completing assignments.
Knowledge of standard tools, practices, and methods for assigned trade areas.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and work safety precautions.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to work with the trouble report system.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State before appointment, maintained throughout employment.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Grease, lubricate, and replace filters in air and hydraulic systems.
Inspect and repair equipment and complete scheduled maintenance.
Diagnose problems, make adjustments, or report situations to appropriate managing staff.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
Order necessary parts and equipment from vendors and suppliers.
Provide preventive maintenance, care, and repairs for building surfaces, structures, hardware, furniture, and fixtures in assigned areas.
Initiate work orders when work is beyond the mechanic’s capability and assist with completing the work as required.
Replace broken glass in doors, windows, and partitions.
Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes that custodians cannot reach without scaffolding or ladders 6 feet or smaller.
Replace faucet washers and flush valves; repair minor plumbing leaks; unclog drains; and perform other plumbing duties.
Replace broken commode seats, tissue, towel, and soap dispensers; repair bathroom partitions and mirrors.
Repair or replace damaged ceiling, wall, floor, and window coverings, including minor plaster work.
Adjust and repair door hardware, including door closures and locks.
Repair furniture and fixtures.
Inspect fire extinguishers and replace units that are out-of-date, discharged, or damaged with fully charged units.
Perform minor carpentry, including hanging mirrors and pictures, installing shelves, tightening loose signs and supports, repairing handrails, and trimming wood doors.
Paint areas requiring no more than two hours of painting.
Perform minor electrical maintenance, such as replacing light switches, ballasts, light fixtures, wall outlets, and fuses.
Conduct routine building inspections and periodic roof inspections, and perform minor roof repairs.
Safeguard University assets and adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures.
Satisfy building trouble reports and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.