Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.
Job Title: General Maintenance Worker
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs maintenance service or repairs which can involve any of the following: plumbing, carpentry, service of machinery, electrical repairs or installations, painting, and plastering. Applies mastery of skills in adapting procedures, techniques, tolls, material and/or equipment to accomplish tasks.
Essential Job Functions
- Responds to emergency calls and makes appropriate repairs.
- Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and maintains appropriate documentation per department procedure.
- Orders parts and repairs equipment as needed, reports serious issues to Department Manager.
- Ensures the inspection and electrical safety tests of equipment are maintained according to code requirements.
- Follows department protocol for each job assigned.
- Follows all department safety policies and ensures regulatory compliance.
- Participates in department meetings and in-services as necessary
Job Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience:
- Three years direct maintenance experience preferably in health care related equipment
Licenses/Certifications:
Abilities Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to crawl into tight places, work short periods of time in limited light and other adverse conditions in the event of power failure.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and walk long distances without assistance
- Ability to climb a ladder
Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions:
- Outside environmental conditions - Fumes, dusts, mists, or gases may affect the respiratory system or the skin
- Intermittent noise to cause marked distraction or difficulty hearing other sounds
- Hazards - proximity to moving mechanical parts; electrical current; flammable, explosive gases Infectious Material Exposure:
- Ability to stand and walk 90% of the day
- Ability to climb, bend and stoop frequently
- Frequent lifting over 50 pounds
Infectious Material Exposure:
- No routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
Organizational Expectations
- Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to company policies and procedures
- Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
- Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJHS residents, patients, family members, employees and other facility guests
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
- Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
- Able to speak, read and write English
- Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job.
- Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on-campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.
Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
