Stationary Engineer

Stationary Engineer

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Employment Type:

Full Time Staff

Reports To:

Director of Operations

Primary Function:

• Responsible for the daily operation, preventative maintenance, predicative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and repairs to a multiple building, higher education complex's HVAC/R, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical, roofs, windows, and all other building systems and components.
• Recognize, respond, and remediate quickly building conditions that are out of the ordinary. This position is the "first responder" to most calls for building service, as you work independently during your work shift.

Requirements:

• The completion of a college or vocational educational program (Trade School, or Community College) or an approved apprentice program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience as a Stationary/Building Engineer in same environment.
• Plus, a minimum of five years' experience in a large educational building maintenance or large commercial environment, with emphasis in HVAC/R and comprehensive general building maintenance and operations.
• An understanding of computerized HVAC/R building temperature control systems (Trane Tracer system preferable).
• Possess a City of Pittsburgh - Stationary Engineers License and may be required to hold additional licenses issued by state or municipality as necessary.
• Will need to have the ability: to walk to and from jobs, move and work in confined spaces, crouch, kneel, climb up and down ladders, work from ladders and scaffolding, work on flat roof tops, work around the inside of open windows, operate and work from an aerial high lift, and use all University power tools.
• May be exposed to air contaminants (dust, smoke), dirt, electrical hazards, temperature extremes, noise, toxic materials, and vibrations.
• Lift up to 50#s, occasionally work outside during inclement weather (snow, rain, wind, hot & cold), ability to pass a general physical exam, and pass a physical clearance to wear Personal Protective Equipment when needed.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime when needed (primarily to fill a shift vacancy or other urgent situations).
• Must be personal computer literate, competent using Outlook/e-mail, and MS Word.
• Have an understanding of lock out - tag out procedures; blood borne pathogens; MSDS; life safety; fire detection; fire suppression; security systems; and understand the general concepts of green building/sustainability principles.
• Must maintain the motivation to provide excellent customer service.

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