Hospital Facilities Technician: Critical Systems & Maintenance

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform inspections, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems across hospital facilities. This role supports specialty systems like nurse call and fire alarm, and requires adherence to codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, on-site repairs, and occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand and power tools in maintenance scenarios.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R and carpentry.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies and work overtime.
• Familiarity with building codes and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items in hospital/clinic settings.
• Respond to and repair specialty systems (nurse call, fire alarm, medical gas).
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and document activities.
• Assist with maintenance of facilities structures and building systems.
• Work on-call during emergencies and extended hours if needed.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Building code knowledge

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform inspections, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems across hospital facilities. This role supports specialty systems like nurse call and fire alarm, and requires adherence to codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, on-site repairs, and occasional after-hours work.