Stationary Engineer-New Kamin Tower at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Steam Pressure Heating Systems, Water Systems Maintenance, Ventilation Systems, Refrigeration Equipment, Oxygen Supplies, Electrical Distribution Systems, Fire Alarm System Response, Plumbing Fixtures Repair, Piping Systems, Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems, Pneumatic Tube System Operation, Infection Control Procedures, ICRA Containment Setup, Water Chemistry Testing, Preventive Maintenance, Medical Gas Logs

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Kamin Tower at UPMC Presbyterian (opening in January 2027) is shaping the future of hospital care — and the dedicated teams that support the environment are essential to that mission. A state-of-the-art building designed with safety, efficiency, and comfort of employees, patients, and visitors in mind, the tower offers a modern workplace where every employee can do their best work, every day. Standing at 17 stories and 1 million square feet, the tower includes thoughtfully designed rooftop gardens, flexible outdoor spaces, and 636 all private patient rooms with the latest in patient care technology — and it takes a skilled engineering crew to keep everything operating smoothly. Whether you’re maintaining a safe and welcoming environment or keeping essential systems and equipment running, you’re contributing to the healing experience of every patient and family who walks through the doors. This is more than a place to work; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of health care while making a lasting impact on the Pittsburgh community. Purpose: Operate, maintain and round a variety of mechanical equipment in a hospital and research environment as assigned. Responsibilities: Maintain water chemistry and testing procedures on equipment and building systems. Record work orders and submit hours to supervisor on a daily basis. Safely and efficiently operate and maintain all mechanical systems, i.e., steam pressure heating systems, water systems, ventilation systems, refrigeration equipment, oxygen supplies and conditions, etc.; round mechanical equipment and machine rooms in all buildings as assigned. Perform any maintenance work required in which skills can be utilized. Inspect electrical distribution systems, locate short circuits, loose connectors, worn motor brushes, etc.; inspect fire alarm system and provide first response to all fire alarms. Maintain all written logs pertaining to shift responsibilities, i.e., preventive maintenance work orders, med gas logs, building and equipment room rounds, etc. Repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, piping systems, plumbing leads (soldering), defective pipes, and clogged drains. Ensure that parts and materials are in stock and available for repairs and scheduled maintenance. Operate and maintain a variety of building's direct digital control (DDC) systems and pneumatic tube system. Maintain a clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas. Perform all work following infection control procedures. Also responsible for setting up appropriate level of infection control containment (ICRA) based on risk level and maintaining the integrity of the containment. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of an accredited technical school or apprenticeship program is required. Knowledge of maintenance and minor repairs for refrigeration, heating, plumbing, ventilation, electrical, sanitation, fire alarm system, building direct digital controls, medical gas systems, water chemistry, pneumatic controls, steam distribution and other hospital equipment is necessary. Knowledge of fire and safety regulations is necessary. Must possess the ability to respond to a variety of situations in difficult positions by the use of ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, etc. Three or more years' experience working in a hospital or commercial building environment is required. May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: NIULPE Class 4 or 5 engineer license required within 30 days of hire. If in Pennsylvania, City of Pittsburgh Stationary Engineer license required within 30 days of hire OR what is required per the local or state governing authority, *must meet applicable local codes. Driver's License Stationary Power Engineer Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The role involves operating, maintaining, and rounding on various mechanical equipment within a hospital and research setting, including monitoring water chemistry and recording work orders daily. Responsibilities also cover safely operating systems like steam, water, ventilation, and refrigeration, alongside performing necessary maintenance and inspections.