General Mechanic- Part Time

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating, recognizing that dedicated employees are key to their success. This General Mechanic position is responsible for responding to assigned departmental maintenance needs, executing repairs or replacements of affected equipment, and handling specialty systems. The role involves performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting electro/mechanical systems using specialized test equipment and hand/power tools. This is a part-time position (20 hours) located at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, requiring weekend work.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 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 Ochsner Health System as job duties dictates in any of the following disciplines: pneumatics, steam, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, refrigeration, welding, plumbing or machine work
• Must be familiar 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.
• Must be 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.
• Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces for extended periods of time.
• Strong skills reading, writing and understanding mechanical and electrical symbolisms to properly interpret blueprints, schematics specifications and mechanical drawings.
• Must be 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.
• Must be able to work on-call for emergencies and extended hours.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Performs general inspections, troubleshooting and repairs assigned area(s).
• Follows up on completed assignments ensuring equipment is working appropriately.
• Responds to and repairs specialty systems, such as 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.
• Assumes responsibility for any maintenance on laundry equipment, portable phones, pagers, beds, wheelchairs, surgical equipment, pneumatic tubes, SPD equipment, sterilizers, Telelifts and associated equipment within assigned area(s).
• Performs 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.
• Complies with the Ochsner Health System and its managed entities’ 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees