Zone Mechanic

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems throughout LCMC. Provides onsite support of the nurse call system and fire alarm systems. Performs required fire drills throughout the facility and ensures proper documentation.

Performs general repairs and trouble-shooting in assigned areas: Takes the initiative to locate, document and repair unreported equipment/building discrepancies.
Performs daily preventive maintenance inspections/repairs in assigned areas, including all task related documentation: Performs electrical safety checks in patient rooms. Performs repairs/safety checks on non-patient equipment.
Investigates maintenance requests: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills by thoroughly investigating all maintenance request before seeking referral to other crafts.
Ensures all work done by other crafts is completed in assigned areas: Takes ownership of assigned area by monitoring others are working in the area to assure completeness of all repairs. Enters supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions. Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.
Demonstrates dependability: Works with other employees to accomplish required tasks and ensures open lines of communication to complete tasks in a successful and appropriate manner.
Patient Safety / Fire Life Safety: Strong knowledge of life safety, patient safety and infection prevention measures pertaining to craft trades. General knowledge of hospital operations. Inspects fire/smoke rated doors and wall partitions for compliance with NFPA standards. Conducts routine environmental and safety rounds.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic/technician in a corporate setting.
• Driver's License - Class E - Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
• Operates hand tools, power tools, equipment and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions, schematic drawings and layouts.
• Utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios.
• Ability to work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime hours.
• Working knowledge of computer maintenance management software.

Nice To Haves

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do
• You are welcome here.

Responsibilities

• Performs general repairs and trouble-shooting in assigned areas.
• Takes the initiative to locate, document and repair unreported equipment/building discrepancies.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance inspections/repairs in assigned areas, including all task related documentation.
• Performs electrical safety checks in patient rooms.
• Performs repairs/safety checks on non-patient equipment.
• Investigates maintenance requests.
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills by thoroughly investigating all maintenance request before seeking referral to other crafts.
• Ensures all work done by other crafts is completed in assigned areas.
• Takes ownership of assigned area by monitoring others are working in the area to assure completeness of all repairs.
• Enters supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions.
• Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.
• Demonstrates dependability.
• Works with other employees to accomplish required tasks and ensures open lines of communication to complete tasks in a successful and appropriate manner.
• Strong knowledge of life safety, patient safety and infection prevention measures pertaining to craft trades.
• General knowledge of hospital operations.
• Inspects fire/smoke rated doors and wall partitions for compliance with NFPA standards.
• Conducts routine environmental and safety rounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed