Equipment Operator

Southcoast Health System; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

403B Retirement Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health System in Fall River, MA, seeks a dedicated Equipment Operator to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of various systems and equipment. The role demands experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and requires a high school diploma along with a Massachusetts fireman’s license. Competitive pay, extensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities are offered. Join a community-focused organization that's been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years.

Qualifications

• Two years trade school education required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctioning building equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and systems.
• Operate the Hospital Energy Management Systems and perform testing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Trade school education

Massachusetts Second-Class Fireman’s license

Tools

Word

Excel

Electronic order system

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not‑for‑profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Equipment Operator

Hours: 40 hrs

Shift: Flexible shifts and hours, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 11:00pm, 11:00pm - 7:00am, 9:00am - 5:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Facilities or designee, perform predictive and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems throughout the facilities. Perform inspections of mechanical areas, equipment and piping systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and systems. Make repairs, calibrate and functionally test equipment and systems. Recommend solutions for necessary corrective action. Read, record and interpret data/readings. Operate the Hospital Energy Management Systems and equipment. Perform water‑chemical testing of cooling towers and HVAC systems and add necessary chemical treatment to systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years trade school education required.
• Massachusetts Second‑Class Fireman’s license required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Experience in Word, Excel and an electronic word order system is required.
• Experience and the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning building equipment and systems is required.
• Experience and the ability to maintain routine equipment and parts is required.
• Experience in the mechanical field with knowledge in plumbing, electrical, HVAC and equipment assembly is required.
• Three (3) years experience in Steam Power Plant Operations and general hospital/healthcare maintenance is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID‑19 virus or be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.