General Mechanic - OMC Jeff Hwy - Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

5d•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 maintains the total HVAC-R equipment throughout the company's facilities. The HVAC-R Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, and performs Preventive Maintenance on a wide variety of Air Conditioning systems, Ice Makers, Refrigerators, and Freezers, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools. 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

High School diploma or equivalent
2 years job related experience
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification or within 6 months of hire
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Ability to and experience interpreting and understanding blueprints, electrical and pneumatic control schematics and specifications.
Analytical skills to maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC-R equipment and controls.
Ability to work and experience working with little or no supervision.
Ability to and experience with and able to properly and safely use all hand tools, including electric and pneumatic power tools, all testing equipment related to HVAC-R troubleshooting, performing Preventive Maintenance, and repairing
Interpersonal skills to courteously interact with staff, patients and visitors.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Position may require working a flexible schedule such as nights, weekends, and extended shifts etc. and emergency call outs.

Nice To Haves

Class “A” air condition and refrigeration license in the state of practice and completion of accredited courses in air condition and refrigeration

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and repairs air condition and refrigeration equipment, electrical and pneumatic controls as related to HVAC systems.
Performs preventive maintenance and documentation of maintenance measures and logs
Makes repairs to air handling equipment, i.e., replaces bearings, belts, pulleys, and air filters.
Services and maintains rooftop units, split DX systems, and Liebert air conditioning units.
Uses refrigerant recovery equipment when servicing refrigerant based systems.
In the event of severe weather emergencies or disaster, personnel will be assigned a work area and remain onsite throughout the duration of the severe weather or disaster.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.

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