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Jackson Health System

Maintenance Mechanic

Jackson Health System, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Overview

Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of duties in and around the buildings of the hospital complex. Assist the tradesmen and other workmen in completing their tasks. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment using hand tools, power tools, and/or various precision measuring and testing instruments. Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, engines, motors, pneumatic tubes, and electrical apparatus. Repairs and opens defective locks, replaces worn or broken parts, fabricates new and duplicate keys, installs master lock system for an entire building center. Repairs short circuits, opens circuits, installs new circuitry, changes ballasts, receptacles, switches and lighting fixtures. Constructs forms; does cabinet work; repairs doors; makes and installs shelving; adjusts door closer, operators, and coordinators. Prepares and paints surfaces with oil, latex, and enamel paints. Repairs and maintains air conditioning equipment as needed. Performs electric and acetylene welding, brazing and silver soldering; repairs, modifies and makes new installations of pipe fittings; performs skilled plumbing work on steam and water lines, medical gases, and related plumbing equipment. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, threading machine, grinder, and similar metalworking power tools. Maintains, repairs, and operates water heaters and related equipment. Follows established safety practices and procedures. Performs routine maintenance tasks and small repairs on electrical equipment. Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience. Education

High School diploma is strongly preferred. Skills

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty. Journeyman level licensure is preferred. Working Conditions

Physical requirements: extended walking or standing; climbing stairs/ladder; stooping, bending, crawling; ability to carry objects weighing 21–50 pounds; ability to lift, push or pull objects weighing 51–100 pounds with appropriate devices; visual acuity for operating machines and performing trades tasks. Additional information and reasonable accommodation requests provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). Environmental conditions: fast-paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations; outdoor work; exposure to hazards, extreme weather, high temperatures, noise or dusty areas, and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations available. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Management and Manufacturing Industries

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