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The department of the Central Energy Plant has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time HVAC Mechanic, Licensed to work at Uhealth. The HVAC Mechanic, licensed troubleshoots and maintains efficient operations of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems in assigned facilities. Further, the HVAC Mechanic, licensed completes the maintenance of all other refrigeration systems and ensures work is performed in a timely manner to maintain facilities secure and operational. This position performs building and equipment maintenance and repair work utilizing several building trades’ skills such as plumbing, electrical, and/or sheet metal in addition to HVAC. Employees in this class are assigned to work in buildings with responsibility for responding to the corrective needs of their trade. Employees receive general supervision from a maintenance supervisor.

Performs Preventive Maintenance work as assigned by supervisor on HVAC equipment

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.

Inspects air conditioning and heating systems and performs general maintenance work of systems.

Repairs leaky HVAC equipment on roofs and ceilings; locates source of roof leaks; removes existing roof surfaces; lays roofing paper and applies coating and adhesives to seal the leaking and/or old area.

Repairs panels, partitions and other building structures in the process of performing other HVAC duties; installs parts and cuts, shapes and fastens materials such as wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass and drywall to make ready for installation of HVAC equipment.

Lubricates non-sealed bearings, replaces or cleans filters. Repairs fans, pumps or compressors as needed to perform HVAC duties.

Replaces belts, filters and pulleys. Records the equipment conditions and reports anomalies to supervisor.

Keeps daily logs on major components up-to-date. Helps in the process to cycle and tests emergency generators. Contacts the appropriate supervisor when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic’s capability - then assists with the completion of the work as required.

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

Routinely maintains and repairs HVAC circulator and sump pumps, refrigeration units, auxiliary diesel generators, fans, bearings, universal joints and similar mechanical equipment.

Helps to conduct fire alarm test and smoke evacuations tests in conjunction with security and other Physical Plant staff. Operates heating, cooling systems, pumps and other related equipment. Participates in moving and installing machinery and equipment.

At all times maintains work areas and equipment rooms in a clean and safe condition.

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

Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as hand saws, drill press, router, electric drills, welding and soldering tools etc.

Maintains tools, machinery, and equipment in good condition.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification in relevant specialty or field Completion of HVAC trade school.

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

The individual must possess a valid Journeyman or Maintenance Mechanical license in HVAC.

The individual must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the State prior to appointment. The person must maintain such a valid license during tenure of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

The individual must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the State prior to appointment.

The person must maintain such a valid license during tenure of employment.

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.

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