Maintenance Technician

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Technician to perform general repairs, preventive maintenance, and electrical safety checks in patient and non-patient areas.

Responsibilities include documenting inspections, coordinating with other crafts, and ensuring life safety and infection prevention standards are met. Familiarity with CMMS and hardware tools is preferred; a Driver's license is required. This is a full-time, day-shift role at our facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years as maintenance mechanic/technician.
• Experience in a corporate/hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and troubleshooting in assigned areas.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and document results.
• Perform electrical safety checks in patient rooms.
• Investigate maintenance requests and coordinate with other crafts.
• Ensure work is completed in assigned areas and supervise others as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of life safety and infection prevention measures.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Multimeter

Job description

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

General Duties

• Perform general repairs and trouble‑shooting in assigned areas, including locating, documenting, and repairing unreported equipment/building discrepancies.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance inspections/repairs in assigned areas and complete all related documentation.
• Conduct electrical safety checks in patient rooms.
• Perform repairs/safety checks on non‑patient equipment.
• Investigate maintenance requests and determine appropriate actions, including referral to other crafts.
• Ensure all work done by other craftsmen is completed in assigned areas and monitor others to assure completion of repairs.
• Enter supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions.
• Refrain from manipulating or removing intravenous fluids stored in the area.
• Demonstrate dependability by working with other employees, maintaining communication, and completing tasks effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of life safety, patient safety, and infection prevention measures relevant to craft trades; possess general hospital operation knowledge; inspect fire/smoke‑rated doors and wall partitions for NFPA compliance; conduct routine environmental and safety rounds.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic/technician in a corporate setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License – Class E – Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Understand oral and written instructions, schematic drawings, and layouts.
• Utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone, and 2‑way radios.
• Work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.
• Work with computer maintenance management software.

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.