Senior Maintenance Mechanic – Central (Hospital)

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Facilities team is seeking a full‑time Senior Maintenance Mechanic to support the UHealth Medical Campus. You will ensure all building systems operate safely and efficiently while handling complex maintenance issues.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general facility maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical, HVAC, and landscape work.
• Repair or replace ballasts, switches, motors, controls, lighting fixtures, thermostats, and humidistats.
• Operate and maintain heating, cooling, pump, fire pump, and generator systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, inspections of water and life‑safety systems, and respond to emergency calls.
• Execute minor plumbing repairs, soldering, brazing, pressure‑cleaning, bearing lubrication, and filter replacement.
• Maintain daily logs, coordinate with foremen for tasks beyond scope, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in building‑systems maintenance within a large facility.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong record of following preventive‑maintenance programs and safety procedures.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Electrical maintenance
• HVAC maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Generator and pump operation
• Soldering and brazing
• Pressure‑cleaning equipment
• Bearing lubrication and filter replacement

What we offer

• Competitive full‑time salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work in a leading academic health center
• Professional development and training for staff