Hospital Maintenance Mechanic: Keep Critical Systems Running

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Mechanic 2 to maintain, repair, and replace hospital equipment, and to operate standby plant equipment to prevent system failures. The role supports patient, visitor, and staff comfort and safety.

The technician will perform repairs on electrical and mechanical systems, conduct routine maintenance, keep accurate records, and collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure reliable hospital operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year in building or hospital maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance & Repair.
• Repairs lighting systems by replacing bulbs, ballasts, broken plugs, and switches to ensure safe hospital lighting.
• Maintains and repairs hospital air conditioning by changing filters and calibrating thermostats for patient comfort.
• Operates standby equipment including boilers, cooling towers, and electrical lines during plant system failures.
• Repairs or replaces television sets, nurse call systems, and other electrical equipment as requested promptly.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Mechanic 2 to maintain, repair, and replace hospital equipment, and to operate standby plant equipment to prevent system failures. The role supports patient, visitor, and staff comfort and safety.

The technician will perform repairs on electrical and mechanical systems, conduct routine maintenance, keep accurate records, and collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure reliable hospital operations.