Maintenance Tech

River Oaks Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital), located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders.

Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient). For more information please visit:

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Maintenance Tech to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Maintenance Tech will be under general direction of the Director of Plant Operations. The Maintenance Tech will be responsible for installs, repairs and preventative maintenance on a variety of mechanical or plumbing equipment throughout the hospital systems.

River Oaks Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital), located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders.

Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient). For more information please visit:

We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Completes all preventive, corrective, work orders as assigned.
• Assures the proper operation of all hospital equipment.
• Assists Director in compilation of all documentation for JCAHO and all state, city, and local regulatory agencies.
• Maintains facilities appearance – interior, exterior, and grounds.
• Takes care of all repairs and tasks in a timely manner.
• Participates in all codes related to the facility, planned or emergency.
• Rotates “On – Call” with other departmen staff.
• Set up rooms for activities or classes by moving tables, chairs and equipment to support daily activities and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure and certification
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Louisiana Driver License
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Three years of related experience. Preferred:
  Three years of experience in a hospital.

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of…