Stationary Engineer

About the role

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for work involving the operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of physical plant systems. In conjunction with the Venue Operations team, the Engineer shall be responsible for the planning, assigning, and performance of physical plant operations. Initiative and independent judgment are expected in the performance of all routine operations, but unusual operating problems or matters involving departmental policy are subject to administrative oversight and review.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct and/or assign and supervise the work of other engineers, apprentices, and skilled and semi-skilled workers in the repair and maintenance of all mechanical and related equipment in facilities to which assigned.
• Develop and institute standard operating procedures, working schedules, preventive maintenance programs, recordkeeping, and reporting systems for facilities assigned.
• Participate in the on-going evaluation, development, and implementation of building safety guidelines and procedures, and enforce the building's policies and procedures for the control of hazardous energy sources.
• Participate in the planning and supervision of on-going renovation and construction projects.
• Conduct or assign regular inspections of physical plant and pre-performance and building shutdown checks.
• Utilize facility management software, to execute preventive maintenance, track work orders, and support operational uptime for all building systems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Requirements

• Education: High school or technical school diploma preferred. Engineers are required to comply with the minimum educational requirements listed in the collective bargaining agreement between I.U.O.E. Local 95 and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a building/operating engineer. Experience in at least one specialty (HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical) highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, and competitive purchasing required. Must have a thorough working knowledge of all applicable codes and regulations governing facilities in the City of Pittsburgh. Outstanding working knowledge of all major building systems including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and elevators. Working knowledge of life safety systems including alarms, sensing and detecting devices, emergency egress components, and suppression systems required.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication, computer proficiency, and the ability to track project timelines and expenditures with strong attention to detail is a must.
• The ideal candidate will also possess effective leadership skills while maintaining a calm demeanor and true sense of diplomacy.

Skills

• Strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, and competitive purchasing.
• Outstanding working knowledge of all major building systems including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and elevators.
• Working knowledge of life safety systems including alarms, sensing and detecting devices, emergency egress components, and suppression systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Computer proficiency.
• The ability to track project timelines and expenditures with strong attention to detail.
• Effective leadership skills.
• A true sense of diplomacy.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with a variety of work shifts of 7:00am-3:00pm and/or 3:00pm-11:00pm depending on venue schedules. If not already a member, the Stationary Engineer will be required to apply for membership in I.U.O.E. Local 95.

Pay

Starting Salary Rate: $41.59/hour

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a variety of work shifts of 7:00am-3:00pm and/or 3:00pm-11:00pm depending on venue schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, or disability status.