Facilities Apprentice

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated apprentice to participate in the Facilities Apprenticeship Program, gaining hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, and strict adherence to program timelines and Ochsner policies, with a focus on safety and quality. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred experience in the trades or completion of a pre-apprenticeship program.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the state-accredited Facilities Apprenticeship Program.
• Meets competencies and learning milestones.
• Performs general inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items within the hospital or clinic setting.
• Completes preventive maintenance inspections and maintains documentation.
• Follows program schedule with site-based classes, labs and study periods.
• Complies with Ochsner policies and participates in ongoing training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pre-apprenticeship program experience

Tools

Electrical tools

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing tools

Hand tools

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and other related work as required. Skills are developed through training programs and then applied to maintenance and repairs of equipment including vessel boiler, electrical, air-conditioning refrigeration, plumbing, as well as a working knowledge of all other skill areas. This position is a bridge training and a steppingstone to a general mechanic role.

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.

Education

Required - High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Preferred - Experience working in the trades or completion of high school pre-apprenticeship program.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Basic Computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop an effective course of action.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the job.

Job Duties

• Actively participates in the state accredited Facilities Apprenticeship Program.
• Meets competencies and learning milestones.
• Performs general inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items within the hospital or clinic setting. Examples of works may include but not limited to: unclogging plumbing lines, replacing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tile, repair leaking faucets, and painting touch-up.
• Completes preventive maintenance inspections in accordance to scheduled checkpoints and maintains documentation appropriately.
• Reports on time to the program’s designated sites and completes all scheduled classes, labs, study periods, and any other activities required by the training partner. Activities may be virtual or in-person.
• Completes program within the designated amount of time.
• Complies with all Ochsner policies at all times while representing Ochsner, including while offsite.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.