Maintenance Technician

Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC; Lakewood (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep the hospital environment safe, functional, and well-maintained. You will perform a wide range of maintenance tasks across building systems, equipment, and utilities, working closely with the Facilities Manager to support daily operations and projects.

The role requires hands-on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety know-how, with on-call rotations including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in a maintenance or facilities role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance systems.
• Experience with HVAC systems, pumps, motors, and related equipment preferred.
• Basic carpentry and repair skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performing general maintenance and repairs on the building, grounds, and facility equipment to ensure everything remains in proper working order.
• Troubleshooting issues, identifying problems, and resolving them efficiently.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, HVAC systems, and fire protection systems.
• Responding to and monitoring work orders in a timely manner.
• Assisting with construction, renovation, and remodeling projects as needed.
• Inspecting building systems and utilities to determine the need for repairs or improvements.
• Maintaining facility grounds and assisting with moving materials and equipment.
• Reporting hazardous conditions, equipment issues, and safety concerns immediately to leadership.
• Participating in an on-call rotation schedule, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support facility operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC experience

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Prioritization

General maintenance

Carpentry skills

Tools

HVAC systems

Pumps

Motors

Fire protection systems

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician at our facility, you will play a critical role in ensuring the hospital environment remains safe, functional, and well-maintained. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks across building systems, equipment, and utilities. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will help maintain optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems while supporting daily operations and projects.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Performing general maintenance and repairs on the building, grounds, and facility equipment to ensure everything remains in proper working order.
• Troubleshooting issues, identifying problems, and resolving them efficiently.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, HVAC systems, and fire protection systems.
• Responding to and monitoring work orders in a timely manner.
• Assisting with construction, renovation, and remodeling projects as needed.
• Inspecting building systems and utilities to determine the need for repairs or improvements.
• Maintaining facility grounds and assisting with moving materials and equipment.
• Reporting hazardous conditions, equipment issues, and safety concerns immediately to leadership.
• Participating in an on-call rotation schedule, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support facility operations.

Qualifications

To join our team, you’ll need the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in a maintenance or facilities role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance systems.
• Experience with HVAC systems, pumps, motors, and related equipment preferred.
• Basic carpentry and repair skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and prioritize tasks effectively.