Maintenance Mechanic 2 Children's Hospital

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

Job Description

The Mechanic 2, who reports to the Maintenance Supervisor, maintains, repairs, and replaces various hospital equipment, operates standby equipment in case of plant systems failure, repairs mechanical failures in the fire alarm system, repairs food preparation equipment, and maintains and repairs the hospital air conditioning system in an effort to ensure patient, visitor, and employee comfort. The Mechanic 2 repairs various electrical equipment, performs basic plumbing repairs, maintains required maintenance records and information, attends meetings, participates on committees, and if a Locksmith, installs locks and door hardware, cuts keys, rekeys locks, and performs evening fire door checks in an effort toward promoting a safe and reliable environment for the provision of quality health care services.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance & Repair
• Repairs lighting systems by replacing bulbs, ballasts, broken plugs, and switches in an effort to provide proper hospital lighting and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the provision of high-quality health care services.
• Maintains and repairs hospital air conditioning system by changing air filters and replacing and calibrating thermostats in an effort to ensure patient, visitor, and employee comfort.
• Operates standby equipment including boilers, cooling towers, and electrical lines in case of plant systems failure. Repairs steam lines, pumps, motors, and generators in a manner that promotes safety and conforms to hospital standards.
• Productivity
• Repairs or replaces television sets, nurse call systems, and other electrical equipment as requested in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains all required records and information pertinent to maintenance and repair costs with special attention given to the accuracy and details of reported information.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• 1 year in building or hospital maintenance
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

About Us

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital serves as the main campus and central hub for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health state-wide network of pediatric healthcare. The hospital is home to an expanded St. Jude Affiliate Clinic and the only pediatric emergency room in Louisiana staffed 24/7 by physicians certified in pediatric emergency medicine. It’s also home to one of only two dedicated pediatric trauma programs in Louisiana.
At Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health, we believe that access to not only primary care but also a robust network of specialties is critical to improving children’s health. We offer comprehensive ongoing care for your child in more than 30 specialties, in addition to our critical care , intensive care and departments. With specialties available in major markets and specialists rotating so satellite clinics across Louisiana, specialty care is close to home. We have the ability to treat almost any pediatric condition, and with care close by, your kids will be on the path to health in no time. With more than 180 providers across our specialties, we are ready to care for your child!