MAINTNNCE REPAIRER

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida. The Maintenance Repairer is responsible for monitoring, repairing, updating, and replacing components of the facility's systems, structures and buildings—inside, outside, and on the estate's grounds. The position is on the Finance and Operations Team in the Facilities Department and reports to the Maintenance Chief. Vizcaya is owned by Miami-Dade County and is operated by the non-profit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. Our mission is to preserve the estate's cultural and environmental resources to engage people in connecting with the past, understanding the present and shaping the future. Our vision is for Vizcaya to be “A Home for Miami, an Inspiration for All.” This job description is not designed to be comprehensive; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

At least two years of work experience in building maintenance or construction trades.
High School Diploma or GED.
Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, flexibility and commitment to collaboration and customer service.
English fluency and good verbal communication skills.
Quality awareness and attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking skills; and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Spanish, Haitian Creole and other language skills.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with Maintenance Technicians to ensure all facilities systems work to minimize any negative impact on the daily operation and with Custodial Workers in maintaining a clean facility.
Utilize skills of the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, painting, carpentry, and any other construction or specialty trades.
Operate cleaning equipment to include automatic floor cleaner, power washer, regular and wetdry vacuum.
Clean and inspect tool and equipment, adjust and make minor repairs, install new parts.
Load and unload materials, assist in inventory, and storage.
Clean private and public spaces, including restrooms, and remove trash and recycling as needed.
Ensure safety of staff and visitors with appropriate signage, stanchions and other visual notification measures.
Provide logistical support for meetings, programs and events, including setting up and breaking down/storing tables, chairs, other equipment, and materials. Monitor events for issues and addresses them quickly and safely. Provide onsite support during events, including cleaning and stocking of restrooms; clean up post-event.