Plant Operations Tech II HVAC

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Plant Operations II Tech / HVAC to join our team. Under general direction, this team member will perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting, power, water, water treatment, and other mechanical systems normally found in a Hospital; may instruct or lead other Technicians; may instruct or lead contract workers; and do other related work. To assist Plant Operations Director and department staff in any project that may be required. Performs and completes assigned Scheduled Maintenance Work Orders (PM’s), Routine and Emergency Work Orders in allotted and timely manner. Provides Security related duties M-F during daylight hours. Maintains cooperative work relationship with others. Assist in the “On Call” rotation and respond to emergency repairs. Comply will all Hospital training and safety requirements. Ensure that the requirements of EPA Section 608 are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

      EDUCATION

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Training in de-escalation techniques such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); must be able to register within one year of accepting position.

      LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• An Operating Engineer’s license is preferred
• An EPA Section 608 Refrigeration Certificate is required; Upgrade to Universal Certification must be completed within one year of hire.

      NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.
• Will be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
• An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted

     TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a healthcare maintenance or plant operations setting,  performing duties which included the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, refrigeration, ventilation and power equipment including the operation and maintenance of air conditioning systems involving the use of automatic controls. Residential and light commercial construction or maintenance experience does not apply.
• Minimum 4 years HVAC experience at Journeyman level.

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist Plant Operations Director and department staff in any project that may be required.
• Performs and completes assigned Scheduled Maintenance Work Orders (PM’s), Routine and Emergency Work Orders in allotted and timely manner
• Provides Security related duties M-F during daylight hours.
• Maintain cooperative work relationship with others.
• Assist in the “On Call” rotation and respond to emergency repairs
• Comply will all Hospital training and safety requirements
• Performs recordkeeping, safe handling, disposal, and all other aspects necessary to comply with EPA Section 608 Regulations

Competitive Benefits:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled