Zone Mechanic

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain equipment, structures, plumbing, and electrical systems across the facility in New Orleans. The role includes on-site support for nurse call and fire alarm systems, conducting fire drills, and documenting activities to ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include daily preventive maintenance, investigating maintenance requests, and coordinating with other crafts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• Utilizes computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios.
• Ability to work alternative/shift schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime hours.
• Working knowledge of computer maintenance management software.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems throughout LCMC Health.
• Provide onsite support for nurse call system and fire alarm systems.
• Perform required fire drills and ensure proper documentation.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance inspections/repairs in assigned areas and document tasks.
• Investigate maintenance requests and locate/repair discrepancies.
• Ensure all work by other crafts is completed in assigned areas and take ownership of the area.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Schematic diagrams

Computer literacy

Tools

2-way radios

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.