Equipment Operator

Southcoast Health System•New Bedford, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Facilities or designee, the Equipment Operator performs predictive and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems throughout Southcoast Health facilities. The role includes inspecting mechanical areas, equipment, and piping systems; troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions; repairing, calibrating, and functionally testing equipment and systems; and recommending corrective actions. The operator also reads, records, and interprets data and readings, operates hospital energy management systems and equipment, and tests and treats water and chemicals in cooling towers and HVAC systems. This is a 40-hour position at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The schedule is a day/evening shift between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities. Pay is based on experience, with a stated range of $27.95–$46.99 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of trade school education.
Massachusetts Second Class Fireman's license.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Experience with Word, Excel, and an electronic work order system.
Experience and ability to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning building equipment and systems.
Experience and ability to maintain routine equipment and parts.
Mechanical field experience with knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and equipment assembly.
Three years of experience in Steam Power Plant Operations and general hospital or healthcare maintenance.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems throughout the facilities.
Inspect mechanical areas, equipment, and piping systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and systems.
Repair, calibrate, and functionally test equipment and systems.
Recommend solutions for necessary corrective action.
Read, record, and interpret data and readings.
Operate hospital energy management systems and equipment.
Perform water and chemical testing of cooling towers and HVAC systems, and add necessary chemical treatment.