Hospital Facilities & Safety Technician

Covington Behavioral Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a maintenance professional to perform routine and specific maintenance services including grounds work and emergency equipment testing. The role supports adult inpatient services and the facility’s maintenance needs.

Responsibilities include general repairs, preventive maintenance, emergency power and fire alarm testing, plumbing work, and safe handling of tools. High school diploma and maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair.
• Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
• Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinishe furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Tool usage

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Preventive maintenance scheduling

Job description

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a maintenance professional to perform routine and specific maintenance services including grounds work and emergency equipment testing. The role supports adult inpatient services and the facility’s maintenance needs.

Responsibilities include general repairs, preventive maintenance, emergency power and fire alarm testing, plumbing work, and safe handling of tools. High school diploma and maintenance experience are required.