About Us
FMOLHS is one of the largest health systems in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens, and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges. A part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, St. Dominic's is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.
At St. Dominic, we offer you so much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing. We offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Mechanic 1, who reports to the Maintenance Supervisor, maintains, repairs, and replaces various hospital equipment, operates standby equipment in case of plant systems failure, repairs mechanical failures in the fire alarm system, repairs food preparation equipment, and maintains and repairs the hospital air conditioning system in an effort to ensure patient, visitor, and employee comfort. The Mechanic II repairs various electrical equipment, performs basic plumbing repairs, maintains required maintenance records and information, attends meetings, participates on committees, and if a Locksmith, installs locks and door hardware, cuts keys, rekeys locks, and performs evening fire door checks in an effort toward promoting a safe and reliable environment for the provision of quality health care services.
Job Requirements
- Valid Drivers License
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Job Function
- Preventative Maintenance & Repair
- Repairs lighting systems by replacing bulbs, ballasts, broken plugs, and switches in an effort to provide proper hospital lighting and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the provision of high quality health care services.
- Maintains and repairs hospital air conditioning system by changing air filters and replacing and calibrating thermostats in an effort to ensure patient, visitor, and employee comfort.
- Operates standby equipment including boilers, cooling towers, and electrical lines in case of plant systems failure. Repairs steam lines, pumps, motors, and generators in a manner that promotes safety and conforms to hospital standards.
- Repairs or replaces television sets, nurse call systems, and other electrical equipment as requested in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintains all required records and information pertinent to maintenance and repair costs with special attention given to the accuracy and details of reported information.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person