Facilities CAD Designer: Drafting & Life-Safety Drawings

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a drafting and design technology professional to support Facilities Development and Facilities Management. The role involves creating and updating drawings, life safety plans, and related databases, with collaboration across departments and external consultants.

The position requires a high school diploma (associates preferred) and at least 1 year of drafting experience. Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge and experience operating IBM compatible PC, HP plotter, HP laser jet printer and other miscellaneous peripherals.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to organize technical information into comprehensible data bases.
• Ability to and experience working under stressful situations with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field (interior and exterior) investigations and verifies existing as-built conditions and computerizes or inserts files of new conditions supplied by architects.
• Updates and manages all computer drawing files, as well as hard copies and related data bases of existing facilities.
• Prepares documentation of miscellaneous construction activities and inspects contractor work consistent with organizational standards.
• Supports various departments, project engineers and outside consultants.
• Assists Project Manager(s) with design, coordination and review of projects with users and consultants.
• Attends construction meetings.
• Compiles technical databases for special requests and/or to satisfy requirements of regulatory agencies.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Data organization

Time management

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates of Applied Sciences in drafting & design technology

Tools

CAD software

IBM PC knowledge

HP plotter

HP laser jet printer

Peripherals handling

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a drafting and design technology professional to support Facilities Development and Facilities Management. The role involves creating and updating drawings, life safety plans, and related databases, with collaboration across departments and external consultants.

The position requires a high school diploma (associates preferred) and at least 1 year of drafting experience. Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced