General Mechanic - Day Shift - Full Time - Raceland - St Anne

About the role

This job responds to assigned departmental maintenance needs and is responsible for the execution of repairs or replacement of affected equipment in assigned area(s).

Responsibilities

• Performs general inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items within the hospital or clinic setting.
• Follows up on completed assignments ensuring equipment is working appropriately.
• Responds to and repairs specialty systems, such as, and not limited to, the nurse call system, fire alarm system, television system, medical gas system, and the ceiling system.
• Completes preventive maintenance inspections in accordance to scheduled checkpoints and maintains documentation appropriately.
• Assists with any maintenance on associated equipment within assigned area(s)
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Assists other Hospital and Clinic departments with daily maintenance and support services as needed
• Will assist with repairs and upkeep of facilities structures and building systems
• In the event of severe weather emergencies or disaster, personnel will be assigned a work area and remain onsite throughout the duration of the severe weather or disaster.

Requirements

• Required - 2 years of experience in Commercial, Industrial or Hospital Maintenance or completion of the Ochsner Apprenticeship program
• Preferred - Healthcare experience

Qualifications

• Education - Required - High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred - Trade school or company school

Skills

• Experience with all hand and power tools
• Familiarity with a wide range of skilled crafts including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R and carpentry
• Strong interpersonal skills with a can-do attitude
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of state, parish, and building codes, as well as JCAHO standards
• Self-directed with the ability handle the mental and physical stress/pressure to complete all jobs, including emergencies
• Able to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces for extended periods of time
• Basic knowledge of reading, writing and understanding mechanical and electrical symbolisms to properly interpret blueprints, schematics specifications and mechanical drawings
• Able to properly handle power and hand tools required to perform job duties effectively
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply effective judgment when performing job duties
• Able to work on-call for emergencies and extended hours

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Day Shift