Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science · 2 days ago
Facilities Mechanic 1 (Full-Time)
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPhillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is seeking a Facilities Mechanic 1 to perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings. This role involves a variety of maintenance functions, ensuring the facility operates smoothly and safely, particularly during after-hours and weekend events.
Association
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of maintenance functions in and around the Facility providing routine, emergency, and scheduled maintenance to the building and associated equipment
Adhere to the established policies and procedures of the Museum
Perform building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, door, drywall, ceiling tiles, painting, and repairs, as necessary
Maintain departmental standards for PM completion rate
Implement preventative maintenance measures as necessary on tools and equipment
Maintain inventory of supplies and tools
Respond quickly in the event of an emergencies, i.e., Fire alarm, Power outages, floods, elevator entrapments, and notify appropriate personnel
Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility
Maintain positive work relationships and exhibit teamwork, and collaboration with all levels of Museum staff
Maintain rooms, and all mechanical areas clean and well organized
Maintain and uses equipment, tools, and vehicles in a safe and careful manner
Communicate via radio system in a professional and affective manner
Provides coverage for hurricanes and other emergencies
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or technical certificate required
Minimum of one (1) years' experience performing general maintenance duties (plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other general facility repairs) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools (such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measures, electronic/electronic testing devices)
Knowledge of and ability to properly use specialized equipment, including that used in one or more of the trades of electrical, plumbing or general carpentry
Must possess excellent hand/eye coordination as well as close vision
Must be able to read, understand and interpret plans diagrams and drawings
Must be able to work self-sufficiently with little supervision in support of after-hours and weekend events
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to manage material resources and time
Ability to work safely
Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured processes and procedures, and to complete tasks
Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately
Communication skills to provide procedural and information, and to follow written and oral instructions
Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common-sense skills
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team
Ability to work well in a customer environment
Background clearance
Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program
Preferred
Experience with door hardware repairs and maintenance is a plus
Company
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
In 1949, The Junior League of Miami's "Project Finding Committee" determined that Dade County's children needed a science museum.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Neil Kurlander
Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel & Secretary
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