HVAC​/Electrical​/General Mechanic - OMC Jeff Hwy

Overview

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. Our award earned, record broken and patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job maintains the total HVAC-R equipment throughout the company's facilities. The HVAC-R Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on a wide variety of Air Conditioning systems, Ice Makers, Refrigerators, and Freezers, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools.

Required – High School diploma or equivalent

Required – 2 years job related experience

Required – EPA certification or within 6 months of hire
Preferred – Class “A” air condition and refrigeration license in the state of practice and completion of accredited courses in air condition and refrigeration

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to and experience interpreting and understanding blueprints, electrical and pneumatic control schematics and specifications.
• Analytical skills to maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC-R equipment and controls.
• Ability to work and experience working with little or no supervision.
• Ability to and experience with and able to properly and safely use all hand tools, including electric and pneumatic power tools, all testing equipment related to HVAC-R troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and repairing. Interpersonal skills to courteously interact with staff, patients and visitors.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Position may require working a flexible schedule such as nights, weekends, and extended shifts etc. and emergency call outs.

• Troubleshoots and repairs air condition and refrigeration equipment, electrical and pneumatic controls as related to HVAC systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and documentation of maintenance measures and logs.
• Makes repairs to air handling equipment, i.e., replaces bearings, belts, pulleys, and air filters. Services and maintains rooftop units, split DX systems, and Liebert air conditioning units.
• Uses refrigerant recovery equipment when servicing refrigerant based systems.
• In the event of severe weather emergencies or disaster, personnel will be assigned a work area and remain onsite throughout the duration of the severe weather or disaster.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have good vision correctable to 20-20 with no color blindness. Must be able to crawl, climb, and bend without any restrictions. Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces.

May require working a flexible schedule such as nights, weekends, and extended shifts etc. and emergency call outs.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.