Maintenance Technician (Franklin, LA)

Bayou Bend Health System; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayou Bend Health System is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician in Louisiana. This role involves inspection, testing, and maintenance of building components, along with performing minor repairs. Candidates should have a working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical skills.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of related experience and the ability to comply with all safety standards. This is a hands-on position requiring flexibility and readiness for emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work orders to determine work priorities.
• Schedules repair and maintenance of machines.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

Painting

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

5 years of related experience

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspection, testing, and maintenance of all building components and equipment. Perform minor repairs. Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS or Work Order System) to track maintenance and repair activities. Report deficiencies to the supervisor or manager. Able to work a flexible schedule as required by facility. Must be available for hours on call status, and able to respond to emergency events as required by the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Reviews work orders to determine work priorities.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Maintains activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, and air required for operations, and telephone service.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and tests in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance staff.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Performs sheetrock installation, floating, tapping, patch repairs and skimming.
• Moves hospital department furniture, records and offices.
• Performs all painting tasks to include color selection according to established hospital specification of floor plans.
• Works in a safe manner; complying with hospital and O.S.H.A. standards.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Adheres to all Bayou Bend Health System personnel policies and procedures related to employment, dress code and work performance.
• Follows and complies with all Federal, State, Local and JCAH regulations within department and noncompliance reports as seen in other areas.
• Confers with management and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and take measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Attends regular department safety meetings and in‑services and is responsible for the overall safety program as it pertains to a Maintenance employee.
• Follows budget guidelines and Purchasing procedures when requesting equipment or materials for his work.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the manager and/or supervisor.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Working knowledge of all phases of maintenance, including:
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Electrical
  • Painting
  • Mechanical skills
• Ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred but not required at the entry level.
• Five (5) years of related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.

This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.

DRUG TESTING

Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post‑offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.

DEPARTMENT

Department: 060 - MAINTENANCE. This is a non‑management position. This is a full time position.