Maintenance Technician

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day— as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. GENERAL DUTIES 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. Education Qualifications Required: High School Diploma or GED or 5 years of experience in lieu of GED. 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 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. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Very Heavy: Very heavy physical requirements- Very Heavy Work- Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day) Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day) Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day) Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day) Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day) Push/pull - Continuous (67-100% of day) Twisting - Continuous (67-100% of day) Bending - Continuous (67-100% of day) Reaching forward - Continuous (67-100% of day) Reaching overhead - Continuous (67-100% of day) Squat/kneel/crawl - Frequent (36-66% of day) Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day) Pinching/fine motor activities - Continuous (67-100% of day) Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional (0-35% of day) Taste or smell - Continuous (67-100% of day) Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day) Sensory Requirements Near Vision - Accurate 20/40 Far Vision - Accurate 20/40 Color Discrimination - Yes Depth Perception - Moderate Hearing - Accurate OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL Bloodborne pathogens - Not Anticipated Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated Extreme temperatures - Reasonably Anticipated Radiation - Not Anticipated Uneven surfaces or elevations - Reasonably Anticipated Extreme noise levels - Reasonably Anticipated Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated Other (List) - Not Anticipated POPULATION SERVED Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No Adult (16 and up): No Work Shift Days (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 Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children’s 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr