General Mechanic - OMC Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

1d•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. 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

Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Required - 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.
Certifications Required - Valid driver’s license from state of residence
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Healthcare experience
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

Preferred- 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.