Region: New Orleans Region
Facility: Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans
Location: New Orleans, LA
Employment Type: Full time
Job Category: Support Services
Job Number: REQ_00206809
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 plans, organizes, and directs Internal Construction team members and outside Sub-Contractors for assigned projects at clinics and/or hospitals. Assumes responsibility for the oversight of skilled craft work on a specific project basis; manages the day to day execution of assigned construction projects. Coordinates material deliveries and Sub-Contractor functions for accurate and timely completion of new construction, renovation and repair projects.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner’s discretion.
Education
Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Required - 5 years Construction experience including two years supervisory experience in building construction, maintenance or repair work and mechanically inclined with knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating/ventilation/air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC-R)
Preferred - Experience in a Hospital setting.
Certifications
Required - State of Louisiana General Contractors License, Valid Louisiana Driver’s License
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
Job Duties
- Supervises, plans, organizes and schedules the work for various projects between department staff and outside contractors.
- Directs capital improvement projects, installations, new construction, remodeling, grounds improvement, and renovation projects
- Supervises, assigns and reviews the quality of the Internal Construction staff and sub-contractor work and ensures compliance with regulatory bodies
- Supervises emergency repair jobs and investigates personnel issues
- Prepares occupational incident reports and addresses safety concerns
- Acts as a liaison for management staff and maintains leadership knowledge
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
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.
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