Hospital Facilities Technician - Maintenance & Repairs

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform inspections, troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items within hospital and clinics.

You will respond to requests for preventive maintenance, service specialty systems, and assist with building systems across assigned areas. On-call for emergencies is required, and you must read blueprints and follow codes.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma; trade school preferred.
• 2 years experience in commercial, industrial or hospital maintenance or completion of Ochsner Apprenticeship.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and blueprints; knowledge of codes.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items in hospital/clinic.
• Follows up on completed assignments ensuring equipment works properly.
• Responds to and repairs specialty systems such as nurse call, fire alarm, TV, medical gas, and ceiling systems.
• Completes preventive maintenance inspections per schedule and documents accordingly.
• Assists with maintenance on equipment within assigned areas.
• Is on-call for emergencies and works extended hours when needed.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Electrical systems

HVAC-R

Carpentry

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school or company school

Valid driver's license

Job description

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform inspections, troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items within hospital and clinics.

You will respond to requests for preventive maintenance, service specialty systems, and assist with building systems across assigned areas. On-call for emergencies is required, and you must read blueprints and follow codes.