General Mechanic - Full Time - Day Shift - Baptist

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

19h • Onsite

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. The General Mechanic must be familiar with a wide range of skilled crafts including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R and carpentry. The General Mechanic responds to and repairs specialty systems such as the nurse call system, fire alarm system, television system, medical gas system, and the ceiling system. The General Mechanic refers requests beyond the scope of this position to the Facilities Manager for distribution to a specialty mechanic. The General Mechanic uses hand and power tools necessary for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting repairs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years in maintenance experience; must be mechanically inclined including experience working with minimal supervision and multi-tasking.
• Experience using all hand tools and power tools required to properly perform job duties.
• Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment issues.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating/ventilation/air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC-R).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Skills to read, write and understand schematic drawings, blueprints, specifications, etc.
• Have a will do attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience
• Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Performs general repairs and troubleshooting.
• Performs daily maintenance inspections/repairs in assigned area.
• Utilizes effective judgment and decision making skills when performing job duties
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to Ochsner’s policies.
• Completes Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections according to schedule
• Follows up on completed/current assignments.
• Other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED