Maintenance Mechanic

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Requisition No:868024

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC -

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THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

Location Information: Miami Dade Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 3300 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33142

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,424.61 Biweekly
. The salary also includes a CAD of $76.00 biweekly, with a total biweekly rate of pay of $1,500.61 (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting with the safety and security of the facility by coordinating assignments of a multitude of maintenance and repair functions. This incumbent will be responsible for but not limited to vehicle maintenance, preparing requisitions for necessary purchases, upkeep and repairs throughout the facility and grounds, maintains inventory and record management, and conducts inspections on a daily basis.

Install, maintain and repair electrical motors, generators and related mechanical equipment, ensuring proper operation order and security. Provide preventive and routine maintenance on facility equipment and machinery, fire and emergency systems and emergency generator. Conduct weekly test of facility emergency generator. Ensure secure storage of equipment per facility Operation Procedure (FOP), as well as safe operation of all equipment according to manufacturer’s instruction and common sense.

Ensure Locks, keyways and related equipment is maintained. Also maintain lights, receptacles, switches and other electrical equipment as needed. Ensures locks and cylinders are functional. Call licensed electrician when required. Notify appropriate shift personnel and administrative staff of any special conditions regarding locks, electrical problems and/or other problems, which may be hazardous.

Install, maintains and repairs valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, plumbing, windows, doors, locks, lights, lighting fixtures, basic electrical, switches and outlets. Liaison with facility administration relative to maintenance needs and repair priorities. Responsible for the repair and maintenance to all detention center structure and related fixtures. Required to meet weekly with superintendent to discuss current maintenance needs and repair priorities.

Ensure proper maintenance and functioning of air conditioning/heating system, boiler/water system, and aesthetic repair of carpentry and masonry caused by the use or destructive clients. Perform a variety of brick, cement and carpentry work. Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting for facility systems including necessary acetylene welding and brazing as required of the maintenance mechanic.

Operate power lathes, drill presses, threading machines, grinding machines, as well as a variety of power tools and saws. Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment as may be required to provide execute the maintenance and repairs required of the maintenance mechanic.

Perform other duties as may be assigned or required in the event of an emergency or disaster. Assist in major facility clean up. Upkeep of grounds and landscaping conducting and maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies. Requesting and obtaining approval for supply orders as needed per FOP.

Ensure all new tools are properly added to tool inventory. Aids in stock work and deliveries as needed and required. Assist with loading and unloading of facility receivables. Strip and wax floors when required. Provide lawn services to State facility’s when…