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Journeyman 1 – Service Tech (HVAC)

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 17, 2026

Pay$30.35–$46.81 / hr

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About this role

Join our ST Health Corporate Team as a Journeyman 1- Service Tech!  The Service Tech is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems related to air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation across the facility. This role ensures all equipment operates safely and efficiently by interpreting technical documentation, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to system alerts and deficiencies. The technician adheres to infection control procedures, maintains clean and organized workspaces, and fabricates ICRA containment in alignment with ST Health standards. Daily documentation of work orders and hours is required, along with flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned. This position plays a critical role in supporting a safe, functional, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors

This role will support our ST Health Facilities across the Pittsburgh area and will primarily work in Oakland, PA.  The Journeyman 1- Service Tech will work Monday through Friday during the hours of 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.  This position will have rotating on call shifts that include weekend and holidays as needed.

If you are ready to expand your HVAC career, look no further and apply to join our team!

Responsibilities:
 

  • Inspect all facilities specific mechanical air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment to identify possible deficiencies and/or malfunctions. Inspect mechanical devices and makes any necessary repairs or corrections.
  • Interpret all information gathered from blueprints, instruction books and sketches to maintain all equipment. Ensure all equipment is kept in efficient working order and operated in a safe manner.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and take proactive steps to ensure equipment is properly maintained. Check meters, gauges, signal lights and other warning devices for possible problems and makes necessary corrections.
  • Perform all work following infection control procedures. Complete and records work orders; submits hours to supervisor on a daily basis.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas. Maintain assigned mechanical area. Fabricate and maintain ICRA consistent with ST Health policy and standards.
  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs all duties as assigned.
  • High School diploma with three-year apprenticeship in institutional refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems is required. 
  • Completion of a recognized course in institutional refrigeration and air conditioning may be substituted year for year for apprenticeship and experience, or equivalent, such as on-the-job training. 
  • Must have working knowledge of plumbing, steam fitting and sheet metal work. 
  • May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medication is stored. 
  • No contact with medications is allowed.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • Valid Driver’s License required. 
  • Must possess appropriate license or registration to meet code requirements, as needed.
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$30.35–$46.81 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Journeyman 1 - Service Tech (HVAC)

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Maintenance & Facilities
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: Corporate Administrative Services
- Pay: $30.35–$46.81 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-17T09:30:17.08Z

## Description

Join our ST Health Corporate Team as a Journeyman 1- Service Tech! The Service Tech is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems related to air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation across the facility. This role ensures all equipment operates safely and efficiently by interpreting technical documentation, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to system alerts and deficiencies. The technician adheres to infection control procedures, maintains clean and organized workspaces, and fabricates ICRA containment in alignment with ST Health standards. Daily documentation of work orders and hours is required, along with flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned. This position plays a critical role in supporting a safe, functional, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors

This role will support our ST Health Facilities across the Pittsburgh area and will primarily work in Oakland, PA. The Journeyman 1- Service Tech will work Monday through Friday during the hours of 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This position will have rotating on call shifts that include weekend and holidays as needed.
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Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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