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Electrician, Licensed

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Electrician, Licensed to work at the UHealth Lennar in Coral Gables, FL. The Electrician inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains electrical and electronic systems, circuits, and equipment to ensure that facility operations run smoothly and uninterrupted.

Assembles electronic appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.

Advises management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

Tests systems and wiring using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment.

Performs Preventive Maintenance work as assigned by supervisor

Maintains work areas and equipment rooms in a clean and safe condition at all times.

Receives requests for corrective repair work on a variety of building, equipment and system components; utilizes several trades’ skills in the performance of maintenance and repair work.

Repairs panels, partitions and other building structures; installs building parts and cuts, shapes and fastens materials such as wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass and drywall to make ready for installation; may erect or repair building frames.

Keeps daily logs on major components up-to-date.  Cycles and tests emergency generators.  Cleans and paints equipment. Contacts the appropriate supervisor when the nature of the work is beyond the person’s capability - then assists with the completion of the work as required.

Routinely maintains and repairs circulator and sump pumps, refrigeration units, auxiliary diesel generators, fans and similar electrical equipment.

Installs lighting fixtures and other electrical apparatus; test circuits for continuity and overloading and performs related electrical maintenance and repair work as required.

Conduct fire alarm test in conjunction with security. Participates in moving and installing machinery and equipment.

Erects scaffolding to provide access to work areas and works from heights.

Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as hand saws, planer, joiner, shaper, table saw, wood lathe, drill press, sanding machines, router, electric drills, etc.

Prepares and maintains accurate records and files on equipment and facility preventative maintenance.

May performs other skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, and soldering.

Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.

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

High School diploma or equivalent required

Five to ten years of experience in the routine maintenance and repair of building physical structures, equipment and systems components utilizing several building trades’ skills.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to understand and follow instructions. 

Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and building codes (as appropriate) used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades and BOCA codes.

The occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the maintenance of building physical structures, equipment and system components.

Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.

Make estimates of time, materials and equipment for use in maintenance and repair work.

Communicate verbally with peers via two-way radios plus read and write English.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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