Maintenance Tech

DeKalb Health; Lutcher (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Parish Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Tech to support the Facilities Manager with maintenance duties across departments. You will respond to requests, perform preventive maintenance, and manage the asset inventory using the facility's work order system.

You will also maintain grounds, coordinate with Infection Control and Safety Officers during projects, and liaise with contractors. The role requires after-hours on-call availability and hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing,

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining facilities, equipment, and systems in a hospital setting.
• Able to perform preventive maintenance per specs and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for work orders and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Respond to routine work requests with proper permits and document progress in the work order system.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and utility systems, manage asset inventory and lifecycle.
• Maintain exterior grounds and safety standards; coordinate with Infection Control and Safety Officers during construction.
• Coordinate with contractors and serve as liaison between hospital management and service vendors.
• Respond to after-hours on-call requests per hospital policy; use troubleshooting skills across trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC).

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Location 1645 Lutcher Avenue,Lutcher, LA, 70071,United States
• Job Category Staff
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for working with the Facilities Manager to perform maintenance-related duties as requested by hospital departments.

Job Duties:

• Responds timely to routine work requests and obtains proper permits prior to performing general maintenance, repair, construction, service, and support for utility systems and equipment supporting all departments, facilities, and properties. The status and completion of all work, along with permits, are accurately documented in the facility’s computerized work order system and effectively communicated to the requesting department and management.
• Performs all assigned preventative maintenance tasks as per the manufacturer's specifications and/or regulatory requirements on all equipment and utility systems. Responsible for maintaining an inventory of all assets. All new equipment shall be assessed for risk, categorized, assigned PM tasks, and added to the inventory timely within the computerized work order system. All assets taken out of service shall be removed from inventory and communicated with management for proper disposal. All documentation of these tasks shall be completed timely and accurately and filed for retrieval. All failures shall be resolved, coordinated with management, and documented.
• Grounds are maintained safely in accordance with an approved schedule. All tasks are associated with the maintenance of the exterior grounds, such as: grass cutting, weed-eating, edging, installation and maintenance of mulching, landscaping, lawn irrigation systems, maintenance of sidewalks, shrubs and trees, along with maintaining the appearance of exterior grounds for all properties. All tasks are completed following all safety standards and best practices.
• During times of construction, all scheduled work is coordinated with the Infection Control Officer, Safety Officer, and affected departments. An Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) permit is completed and obtained in conjunction with the Infection Control Officer prior to starting any work. Interim Life Safety Measures (ISLM) risks are assessed and implemented in conjunction with the Safety Officer prior to starting any work.
• Oversees, coordinates, and communicates with contractors during installation, repairs, and maintenance of equipment and utility systems. Effectively communicates recommendations and actions with management. Maintains a healthy rapport with service contractors and acts as the liaison between the hospital and contractors.
• As assigned for the “On-Call” personnel, according to the hospital’s “On-Call” policy, responds appropriately to after-hour urgent requests.
• Uses proper troubleshooting techniques to identify failures and provides solutions by being able to perform a variety of maintenance crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma
• CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training) or MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification, or the ability to achieve within 90 days of hire.

Experience and Skills:

• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including lifts, lawn mowers, and small hand and power tools.
• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and can demonstrate experience as a maintenance technician.
• Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other systems.
• Working knowledge of hospital utility systems, common hospital equipment and biomedical devices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8-hour shifts; This position takes call after-hours and weekends as part of the departmental rotation.

Summary

Thank you for your interest in joining our hospital family. St. James Parish Hospital is centrally located directly between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Our beautiful facility is a community hospital that serves the River Parishes—known for great food, big families, and a vibrant history. We invite you to learn more about our hospital, family-like culture , and amazing benefits . Follow us on Facebook to stay connected and learn about future career opportunities.