General Mechanic

Ochsner Health • Raceland, LA

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About The Position

The General Mechanic responds to assigned departmental maintenance needs and performs repairs or replacement of affected equipment in assigned areas. The role responds to and repairs specialty systems, escalating requests to a Facilities leader when appropriate and referring work beyond the position’s scope for distribution. It performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of electro/mechanical systems using specialized test equipment and hand and power tools.

The position supports maintenance in hospital and clinic settings, including general inspections and repairs of minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items. It also assists other departments with daily maintenance and support services and helps maintain facilities structures and building systems. During severe weather emergencies or disasters, personnel may be assigned a work area and required to remain onsite for the duration.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license in the state of residence, and two years of commercial, industrial, or hospital maintenance experience, or completion of the Ochsner Apprenticeship program. The employee must be able to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces; work on-call for emergencies and extended hours; and meet the stated heavy-work physical demands. The employee may have occupational exposure to communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in commercial, industrial, or hospital maintenance, or completion of the Ochsner Apprenticeship program.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with skilled crafts including plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R, and carpentry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to multitask, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of state, parish, and building codes and JCAHO standards.
• Ability to work independently and handle mental and physical stress or pressure, including when completing emergency work.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces for extended periods.
• Basic ability to read, write, and understand mechanical and electrical symbols and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to handle the power and hand tools required for the job.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to work on-call for emergencies and extended hours.
• Ability to meet heavy-work demands: exert 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work in an environment with occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases, including possible work in isolation rooms.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school or company school.
• Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items in hospital or clinic settings, such as unclogging plumbing lines, replacing light bulbs or ceiling tiles, repairing leaking faucets, and performing paint touch-ups.
• Follow up on completed assignments to ensure equipment is working appropriately.
• Respond to and repair specialty systems, including nurse call, fire alarm, television, medical gas, and ceiling systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections according to scheduled checkpoints and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Assist with maintenance of associated equipment within assigned areas.
• Assist hospital and clinic departments with daily maintenance and support services as needed, including repairs and upkeep of facilities structures and building systems.
• Refer requests beyond the scope of the position to a Facilities leader and escalate specialty-system requests as appropriate.
• Remain onsite in an assigned work area throughout severe weather emergencies or disasters, when assigned.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Comply with Ochsner’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting suspected unethical conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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