MAINTENANCE TECH

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop in Bastrop, LA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our hospital team. The role includes repairs and safety rounds, prioritizing life safety, reporting in the environment of care, and coordinating with external resources as needed to keep the facility compliant and safe for patients.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS certification, a valid driver’s license, and 1–3 years of maintenance or facilities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of maintenance, building trades, or facilities experience.
• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, skilled nursing, or similar regulated environment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and general building systems.
• Knowledge of Life Safety, Environment of Care (EOC), and basic regulatory compliance in healthcare facilities.
• Experience with preventive maintenance software or work order systems.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Tech is responsible for all repairs and reporting in the environment of care for the hospital.
• They are responsible for processing work orders, performing rounds for safety, and coordinating efforts with external resources, if necessary.
• The maintenance tech reports to the administrator and/or the Plant Operations Manager of the hospital.
• The maintenance tech needs to be able to prioritize and organize projects in accordance with hospital safety and life safety efforts for the patients.
• Basic maintenance in a healthcare setting is preferred, including but not limited to: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.

Skills

Life Safety knowledge

Healthcare facilities experience

Work order systems experience

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

Work order systems

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is Currently Seeking an Experienced and Motivated Maintenance Technician to Join our Team!

We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

Position Summary:

• The Maintenance Tech is responsible for all repairs and reporting in the environment of care for the hospital.
• They are responsible for processing work orders, performing rounds for safety, and coordinating efforts with external resources, if necessary.
• The maintenance tech reports to the administrator and/or the Plant Operations Manager of the hospital.
• The maintenance tech needs to be able to prioritize and organize projects in accordance with hospital safety and life safety efforts for the patients.
• Basic maintenance in a healthcare setting is preferred, including but not limited to: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or experience required:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in maintenance, construction, or related field preferred.

License:

• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association. (Will provide service or renewal if needed)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required

Experience:

• 1–3 years of maintenance, building trades, or facilities experience. (Preferred)
• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, skilled nursing, or similar regulated environment. (Preferred)
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and general building systems. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Life Safety, Environment of Care (EOC), and basic regulatory compliance in healthcare facilities. (Preferred)
• Experience with preventive maintenance software or work order systems. (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation****