Mechanic I

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs facility and equipment maintenance at the hospital’s main campus and hospital-owned off-site facilities. Work includes inspecting and cleaning electrical and mechanical equipment; installing electrical circuits and water or drain piping; responding to maintenance calls and repairing blocked drain lines, ice machines, HVAC units, and other equipment; changing compressor oil and HVAC air filters; cleaning cooling towers; inspecting and repairing wheelchairs, beds, and furniture; and making rounds to ensure compliance with Life Safety Codes and department policies. The position requires effective time management, completion of assigned tasks with accurate documentation, the use of electrical testing equipment, and assistance to Mechanic II staff when requested. The role requires driving a hospital-owned or personally owned vehicle to perform essential duties. The employee must have a valid current state-issued driver’s license, maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance meeting applicable state minimum liability limits at their own expense, and pass the required driving-record check. The position requires good physical health, the ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods, and the ability to lift at least 100 pounds. Work takes place in a moderate-noise environment and includes frequent physical activity such as climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, and handling objects, as well as occasional crawling.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Type Level I and II refrigerant transition and recovery certification required within six months of hire.
Valid and current state-issued driver’s license.
Maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance, at the employee’s own expense, meeting at least the minimum liability coverage required by their state of residence.
Clear the driving-record check; disqualifying records include a suspended or revoked license, three or more moving violations in the past 36 months, two or more accidents in the past 36 months, a DUI or DWI within the past 24 months, being at fault in a fatal accident within the past five years, leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months, or reckless driving within the past 12 months.
Good physical health and ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods.
Ability to lift at least 100 pounds and work with a moderate level of noise.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, talking, hearing, seeing, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling or feeling, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in two or more building crafts, such as plumbing, commercial electrical work, refrigeration and air conditioning, or pneumatics.
Sound knowledge of reading and utilizing blueprints.
Sound understanding of using electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect electrical and mechanical equipment to detect malfunctions.
Clean electrical and mechanical equipment, including coils, motors, and drain pans.
Install electrical circuits and piping for water and drain lines.
Read and use blueprints.
Respond to maintenance calls and repair issues such as blocked drain lines, malfunctioning ice machines, and HVAC units.
Change compressor oil and HVAC air filters, and clean cooling towers.
Inspect and repair wheelchairs, beds, furniture, and related items.
Make rounds to ensure compliance with Life Safety Codes and department policies.
Manage time efficiently, complete assigned tasks, and provide accurate documentation.
Use electrical testing equipment.
Assist Mechanic II staff when requested.
Drive a hospital-owned or personally owned vehicle to perform essential job duties.