General Mechanic -

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 company policies.
Completes Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections according to schedule
Follows up on completed/current assignments.
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.

Benefits

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.
For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana.
Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years.
Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region.
In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries.
Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.
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