Maintenance Tech

Freedom Behavioral; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life and Disability

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in West Monroe, Louisiana is looking for a Maintenance Tech to assist the EOC Director with hospital safety and operations. This role involves maintenance tasks across the campus ensuring a safe environment for all.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree or has significant experience in building trades and maintenance within healthcare. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a hospital or nursing home setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria.
• Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing campus maintenance and environmental services.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant.
• Ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.

Skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Effective organizational skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Analytical problem solving skills

Proficient knowledge of PC computers

Education

Bachelor's degree or experience in building trades

Job description

The maintenance tech is responsible for assisting the EOC Director in the overall safety of the hospital and for all hospital operations related to Environment of Care and Life Safety. A maintenance tech considers the safety of our patients, visitors, and employees from the perspective of our physical surroundings, work processes and operational procedures. The tech assists in overseeing the entire campus maintenance and environmental services operations of our campus that is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of patient, employee, and family safety. The maintenance tech is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant including, building, grounds, and all Maintenance needs. The maintenance tech assists the director and is responsible for all the overall safety of the hospital and for all hospital operations related to Environment of Care and Life Safety.

Basic maintenance in a healthcare setting is preferred. Including but not limited to: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting etc.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And/Or Experience Required

Education: Bachelor's degree or experience in the building trades with an emphasis on life safety and the environment of care of healthcare settings.

License: None.

Experience: 3-5 years in a hospital or nursing home setting.

Additional Requirement

• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
• Proficient knowledge of PC computers
• Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria
• Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

Excellent Benefit Package Offered For Full-Time Employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life and Disability

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe 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.