Zone Mechanic

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain equipment, structures, plumbing, and electrical systems across our facilities in Louisiana. The role supports nurse call and fire alarm systems, performs fire drills, and ensures proper documentation.

The position involves evenings shifts and requires at least 2 years of corporate maintenance experience, a valid Louisiana Class E driver's license, and proficiency with hand/power tools and CMMS software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic/technician in a corporate setting.
• Driver's License - Class E - Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
• Operates hand tools, power tools, equipment and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions, schematic drawings and layouts.
• Utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios.
• Ability to work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime hours.
• Working knowledge of computer maintenance management software.

Responsibilities

• Performs general repairs and trouble-shooting in assigned areas and documents discrepancies.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance inspections/repairs and completes related documentation.
• Investigates maintenance requests and escalates as needed after assessment.
• Ensures work by other crafts is completed in assigned areas and maintains area ownership.
• Demonstrates dependability and maintains open communication with team members.
• Conducts fire life safety rounds and inspections in line with NFPA standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Reading schematics

Computer usage

Shift flexibility

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Your job is more than a job.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems throughout LCMC. Provides onsite support of the nurse call system and fire alarm systems. Performs required fire drills throughout the facility and ensures proper documentation.

Your every day

• Performs general repairs and trouble-shooting in assigned areas: Takes the initiative to locate, document and repair unreported equipment/building discrepancies.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance inspections/repairs in assigned areas, including all task related documentation: Performs electrical safety checks in patient rooms. Performs repairs/safety checks on non-patient equipment.
• Investigates maintenance requests: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills by thoroughly investigating all maintenance request before seeking referral to other crafts.
• Ensures all work done by other crafts is completed in assigned areas: Takes ownership of assigned area by monitoring others are working in the area to assure completeness of all repairs. Enters supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions. Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.
• Demonstrates dependability: Works with other employees to accomplish required tasks and ensures open lines of communication to complete tasks in a successful and appropriate manner.
• Patient Safety / Fire Life Safety: Strong knowledge of life safety, patient safety and infection prevention measures pertaining to craft trades. General knowledge of hospital operations. Inspects fire/smoke rated doors and wall partitions for compliance with NFPA standards. Conducts routine environmental and safety rounds.

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.

Your must haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic/technician in a corporate setting.
• Driver's License - Class E - Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
• Operates hand tools, power tools, equipment and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions, schematic drawings and layouts.
• Utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios.
• Ability to work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime hours.
• Working knowledge of computer maintenance management software.

Work Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

• To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
• To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
• To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
• To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.