Maintenance Mechanic 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

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule 6:30am - 5:00pm Wednesday- Wednesday 8 on 6 off.

Summary of the Job

Performs facility and equipment maintenance at the hospital’s main campus and hospital owned off-site facilities. Examples of “maintenance” are:

• Inspection of electrical and mechanical equipment to detect malfunctions
• Cleaning of electrical and mechanical equipment (coils, motors, drain pans, etc.)
• Installation of electrical circuits, piping for water and drain lines, etc.
• Sound knowledge of reading and utilizing blue prints
• Responds to and makes repairs from maintenance calls for blocked drain lines, malfunctioning ice machines, HVAC units, etc.
• Changing oil in compressors, air filters in HVAC units, cleaning cooling towers, etc.
• Inspection of wheelchairs, beds, furniture, etc. and repairing the same
• Making “rounds” to ensure compliance with Life Safety Codes and department policies
• Efficiently manages time, completes task assigned including accurate documentation
• Sound understanding of using electrical testing equipment
• Assist Mechanic II’s when requested

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Three years preferred in two or more building crafts, such as plumbing, commercial electric work, refrigeration and air conditioning, pneumatics, etc. Minimum Type Level I and II refrigerant transition and recovery certification required within six months of hire.

This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform the essential job duties. Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence. Clearance of driving record check. Driving records shall not contain any of the following within the past 3 years (see policy):

• 3 or more moving violations
• 2 or more accidents
• 1 major violation

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 100 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling

Occasionally (1%-33%) - crawling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.