LCMC Health · 1 day ago
Engineer 2nd Class
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLCMC Health is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care. The Engineer 2nd Class is responsible for operating and maintaining HVAC systems, performing repairs, and ensuring the safety and functionality of mechanical equipment throughout the hospital complex.
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Responsibilities
Performs corrective, preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, includes air handlers, exhaust fans, energy recovery units, dampers, sensors and controls
Performs maintenance on all mechanical equipment throughout the complex, including laundry and dietary equipment
Performs regularly scheduled rounds and proactively identifies potential issues
Maintains a high craft level and maintains cleanliness of the equipment and mechanical rooms
Takes scheduled readings
Implements HVAC safety, life safety, patient safety and infection prevention measures pertaining to craft trades
Inspects the HVAC components and understands the impact the equipment has on patient care. Conducts routine environmental and safety rounds
Reads prints, reviews BAS data to evaluate HVAC equipment issues and develops appropriate plans of action and repairs
Documents and prioritizes all request called in by departments
Identifies the problem source, repairs problem and/or corrects problem until a specialist can be dispatched to the site
Loads work orders and PM requests upon completion
Provides routine maintenance on generators. Maintains oil, water, battery and fuel levels replenished on all eight emergency diesel generators. Ensures that generators are always ready to run
Performs maintenance of towers, chillers and boilers. Performs water treatment for cooling towers, boilers, chilled water and reheating system
Ensures that adequate supplies of chemicals and reagents are maintained in stock
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience
Certification Name: Second Class Air Conditioning - Required - Issuer: City of New Orleans One Stop Permits & Licenses - Licensure Speciality: Trade Licensure - Entity: UMC
Certification Name: Second Class Boiler's License - Required - Issuer: City of New Orleans One Stop Permits & Licenses - Licensure Speciality: Trade Licensure - Entity: UMC
Experience with heating, air conditioning, hydronic systems, air moving and filtration equipment
Thorough understanding of building/room pressurization and indoor air quality
Operates hand tools, power tools, equipment and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity
Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions, schematic drawings and layouts
Utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios
Working knowledge of MS Office software products
Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population
Ability to work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime hours
Operate building automation system
Climb ladders
Handle heavy lifting
Work in crawl spaces, tunnels and tight areas that may be dirty and noisy
Respond quickly during emergency situations
Preferred
3 years of experience with operating engineer/hospital maintenance
Company
LCMC Health
LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.
10001+ employees
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CEO
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