General Laborer-Pool Operator

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

20h

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job responds to assigned departmental maintenance needs and is responsible for the execution of repairs or replacement of affected equipment in assigned area. Additionally, this job maintains the appearance of the facility grounds including lawns, trees, shrubs, plant beds, parking lots, entrances, and trash collections. This job maintains, monitors, repairs and operates all utilities related to pool and aquatic equipment to ensure all pools in good, clean working condition, maintains preventative maintenance (P.M.) schedules and completes corrective maintenance to all equipment in a timely and professional manner. Accurately documents all activities in daily log book. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience with proper use of hand and power tools under minimal or no supervision
Valid driver's license
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to and experience with trouble shooting and problem-solving equipment issues.
Ability to and experince with multi-tasking.
Working knowledge of electrical, plumging, carpentry, heating/ventailation/airconditioning/refrigersation (HVAC-R).
Ability to read, write, and understand basic blue prints.

Nice To Haves

5 years of maintenance experience, including knowledge of health codes for swimming pools; safety procedures for storing, handling, and using toxic chemicals; balancing swimming pool water

Responsibilities

Performs general repairs and troubleshooting.
Performs daily maintenance inspections/repairs in assigned area.
Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas.
Operates, repairs, maintains, and cleans mechanical equipment for pool operation including water filtration and chemical purification systems.
Utilizes effective judgment and decision making skills when performing job duties.
Adheres to company policies.
Completes Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections according to schedule.
Follows up on completed/current assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.