Stationary Engineer

Duties

• Checks boilers and related machinery for proper operation, making necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Keeps logs of boiler room operations, records data, e.g., fuel consumed, temperature and pressure, etc.
• Installs, maintains and repairs laundry equipment, kitchen equipment and steam boilers, etc.
• Installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment (HVAC) and refrigeration units, etc.
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• VAV, electrical and pneumatic control systems
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam boiler facility and other major building equipment
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of high pressure boilers, kitchen, and laundry equipment
• Standard safe practices using tools of the trade
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing laundry equipment, washers, dryers, ironers, kitchen equipment, refrigerators, freezers, walk in, steam kettles, icemakers, dishwashers, slicers, and choppers
• Troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of HVAC, refrigeration and related equipment [chillers (centrifugal, screw, reciprocating), air handlers, pumps, motors, belts, compressor, air dryer, heat pumps, window air conditioning units, connectors]
• Maintaining and operating public swimming pool systems
• Operating and maintaining boilers (hot water and steam)
• Soldering and brazing
• Responding in a timely manner to all calls and emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week at any County-maintained facility
• Performing diagnostics
• Communicating effectively and understanding and interpreting work instructions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, completion of a stationary engineer's apprenticeship program and two (2) years experience
• High School Diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years experience
• Must be able to obtain the Pesticide Applicator-Core and Category 24 certification, and a Stationary Engineer License issued by the City of Pittsburgh within one (1) year of appointment.
• Must submit a copy of Refrigerant Certification, present a current, valid PA Class C driver's license, and have hand tools for use on the job prior to appointment.
• A valid PA Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment.

Benefits

Salary: $27.6923 per hour (non-licensed starting rate)

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Pay

Salary: $27.6923 per hour (non-licensed starting rate)

Schedule

Not specified

Residency

Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference

Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/V/D