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Maintenance Coordinator

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Summary


The maintenance coordinator is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install,
troubleshoot, repair and maintain the interior and exterior of the hospital.

Essential Functions

  • Makes repairs to equipment, as needed of the following type:
    • Plumbing: repairs, replaces or installs faucets, pipes, hot water tanks, toilets,
      garbage disposals, dishwashers, water-dispensing refrigerators, or washing
      machines.
    • Electrical: repairs, replaces or installs power switches, fuses, wall sockets, ceiling
      lights, climate control systems.
    • Drywall repair: fills holes caused by nails, minor dings from normal wear or larger
      holes caused by damage.
    • Painting: minor touch-ups following damage repair.
    • Appliance repair: repairs, replaces or installs appliances, such as refrigerators,
      dishwashers, washers and dryers, hot water tanks, and air conditioners.
    • Preventative maintenance: performs maintenance to heating and air-conditioning
      systems, plumbing fixtures, sprinkler system, smoke detectors and fire
      extinguishers.
    • Exterior Maintenance: cutting grass, weeding garden, replacing plants, pressure
      washing.
  • Prepares and/or completes service requests.
  • Inspects grounds & common areas daily.
  • Troubleshoots repair issues.
  • Tests, schedules and supervises inspections on the fire protection systems as required by
    code.
  • Maintains all maintenance logs.
  • Communicates with staff regarding service requests.
  • Communicates with management about complaints or violations.
  • Tests, schedules and supervises inspections on the fire protection systems as required by
    code.
  • Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
  • Schedules maintenance work requests and preventative maintenance for hospital
    equipment.
  • Arranges for, schedules and manages outside repair vendors and construction services
  • Maintains inventory and orders maintenance supplies.
  • Conducts safety audits for the Maintenance department.
  • Works with contractors and vendors to provide the services as necessary to keep the
    hospital operating at maximum efficiency.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach
with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus. The employee must have a sense of smell.


Required Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • 2-years previous experience in building maintenance.

Required Skills and Certifications

  • Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to be on call at times.

EEO Statement

Our corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against
employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis ("protected class")
including, but not limited to: , , , , , (including
childbirth and related medical conditions), , , citizenship status, status as a current or
former uniformed servicemember, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal,
state, or local law.

Maintenance Coordinator

Metairie, LA
Full time

Published on 09/14/2025

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