Apprentice Stationary Engineer/HVAC Technician

About the role

The ACAA's Apprentice Stationary Engineer will report to the Stationary Engineer Foreman and support the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of stationary equipment and HVAC systems through inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities. Working alongside experienced Stationary Engineers, the apprentice will develop technical skills while learning industry standards, safety procedures, and Building Automation System (BAS) operations.

Responsibilities

• Learn to work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
• Assist in developing or participating in the job safety analysis procedures.
• Support the maintenance of all stationary equipment, including diagnostics and parts, tear-down/repair/rebuild of equipment, and disposal or reclamation of refrigerants according to E.P.A. standards.
• Help monitor meters and gauges and automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Assist in recording data such as temperature and pressure levels of equipment specs and hours of operation.
• Learn to adjust manual controls or override automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or remove equipment from service.
• Assist in visually inspecting equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair and adjustment. Help change filters and clean equipment to maintain indoor air quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components.
• Learn to oil and lubricate equipment
• Assist in recording operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operators’ logbook
• Will shadow the Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer and monitor all HVAC and fire system controls
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or ability to maintain the same.
• Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (safety shoes) and hand tools.
• Must adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Department of Maintenance Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy.

Benefits

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.
• Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.