Hospital Facility Maintenance Technician I

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform facility and equipment maintenance across the hospital campus and off-site facilities.

The role involves inspecting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring Life Safety compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in multiple building trades, and refrigerant certification within six months, plus a valid driver's license and ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years preferred in two or more building crafts such as plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, or pneumatics.
• Type I and II refrigerant transition and recovery certification required within six months.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive hospital vehicles.
• Ability to lift at least 100 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical and mechanical equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Clean and service electrical equipment, coils, motors, and drain pans.
• Install electrical circuits and piping for water and drain lines.
• Read and interpret blueprints; ensure life safety compliance.
• Respond to maintenance calls and perform repairs on HVAC systems, ice machines, and related equipment.
• Record work accurately and manage time effectively.
• Assist Mechanic II’s when requested.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform facility and equipment maintenance across the hospital campus and off-site facilities.

The role involves inspecting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring Life Safety compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in multiple building trades, and refrigerant certification within six months, plus a valid driver's license and ability to