Hospital Facilities & Equipment Operator

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

Generous earned time off

Employee wellbeing program

403B retirement plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal loan Forg

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. The role involves preventive and predictive maintenance of facility equipment, inspections, and troubleshooting within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include operating the Hospital Energy Management Systems, performing water and chemical testing, and ensuring safe, reliable building systems. A MA Second Class Fireman's license and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 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 to 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading data

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma / trade school

Tools

Word

Excel

Electronic work order system

Job description

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. The role involves preventive and predictive maintenance of facility equipment, inspections, and troubleshooting within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include operating the Hospital Energy Management Systems, performing water and chemical testing, and ensuring safe, reliable building systems. A MA Second Class Fireman's license and a valid driver's license are required.