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Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

HVAC Mechanic

Full-TimeDeadline 8/19/27
$29.33 - $50.24/hr
Mid
Associate's
New Bedford, MA, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License and Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification are required.
  • Related experience is required to demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain typical HVAC and refrigeration equipment systems.
  • Two years of experience in a hospital or industrial environment, with knowledge of maintaining and repairing centrifugal chillers, energy management systems, and associated equipment, is required.
  • Employees must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for a medical or personal exemption by signing a statement after hire.
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine predictive and preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment and systems throughout the facilities.
  • Perform renovations and install new HVAC/R systems and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning HVAC/R equipment and systems.
  • Maintain HVAC/R inventory.
  • Repair, calibrate, and functionally test equipment and systems.
  • Recommend solutions for necessary corrective action.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate's degree in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Heating is preferred.

About the company

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Stock Options