HVAC Mechanic

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.

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every 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.

Shift Hours

Tues-Sat, 7a-3 : 30pm

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - 2 years job related experience

Certifications

Required Environmental Protection Agency (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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Job Duties

• 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.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following : Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects;

occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, etc., as job duties dictate.

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

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Employee Core Benefits Package Includes : Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-term and long-term disability Retirement plan Paid-time off (vacation / sick / personal days) / paid holidays Paid parental leave *Benefits are subject to change at any time