General Mechanic Lead

Ochsner Health•Monroe, LA

11d

About The Position

This job oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned areas of responsibility and associated facility utilities. Sets schedules and issues preventive and corrective work orders, and regularly supervises maintenance of utility system. Responds and assists to maintenance requests for assigned facilities. Maintains facility in a safe, functional, supportive and effective condition. Accurately documents all activities in appropriate logs and oversees contractors in scheduled and emergency corrective actions. 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
5 years of experience in commercial, industrial or hospital maintenance
Experience with all hand and power tools
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence
Trade school or company school with a license or certification when required by a Regulatory Agency or as job duties dictates in any of the following disciplines: pneumatics, steam, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, refrigeration, welding, plumbing or machine work
Self-motivated, organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
Able to troubleshoot and analyze problems associated with areas of responsibilities.
Capable of handling the physical and mental stress associated with maintaining all equipment and systems operating.
Demonstrates effective management/judgment decision making.
General knowledge of Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fire Marshall, and Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) regulations.
Ability to work extended work hours and call-in on an emergency basis.
Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Responds to maintenance requests and assistance to hospital, clinic and supporting facilities.
Assigns and documents preventive and corrective maintenance on areas under the responsibility of this position.
Timely repairs to equipment and systems in critical situations.
Effectively reads and understands schematics and specifications to assign effective maintenance.
Assures proper operations of facility’s utilities and all support equipment.
Supervises annual, monthly, weekly, and daily maintenance of utility system.
Maintains daily documentation records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.