Description

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited technical school or apprenticeship program is required.
• Three or more years of experience working in a hospital or commercial building environment 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.
• May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored.
• No contact with medications is allowed.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Must have a City of Pittsburgh Stationary Engineer License. Must possess a current Pennsylvania driver's license.
 

• Driver's License
• Stationary Engineer
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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