Facility Operations Technician at Main Campus – North Miami, Florida

The Facility Operations Technician is responsible for performing general repair and routine maintenance tasks to ensure building, equipment, and machinery are in optimal working condition. This role includes conducting inspections, performing repairs, and servicing systems to prevent mechanical failures, i.e. plumbing issues, minor electrical work, carpentry, etc. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of maintenance procedures, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work as a team.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Flexibility to work various hours and weekends.
• Minimum one year of previous experience with general maintenance and repair activities of facilities, grounds and associated equipment.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record as this role will require travel between the company locations.
• Preferred: Knowledge with custodial practices and procedures, building codes and other applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Basic knowledge with use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Unwavering commitment to ethical business practices.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA & Right-To-Know, etc.
• Ability to:
  • Multitask and communicate effectively as well as being highly organized and flexible.
  • Insure compliance with safety practices and various code requirements.
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Meet schedules and timelines.
  • Respect and maintain professional confidences.
  • Work independently as well as on a team.
  • Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
  • Ability to direct, manage and evaluate personnel.
  • Accept direction and follow instructions.
  • Share and delegate responsibilities.
  • Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.