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Operating Engineer

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Variable

PostedNovember 11, 2025

About this role

The Operating Engineer is responsible for operating, making repairs and monitoring all building systems such as HVACR, electrical power, life safety, medical gases and direct digital controls. Also responsible for snow removal, preventative maintenance, performing minor craft work and, when needed, miscellaneous outside grounds work.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Follow and provide input relative to the construction status of jobs.
  • Maintain tools and inventory. 
  • Conduct tours as required.
  • Operate and assist in maintaining and troubleshooting the various direct digital and pneumatic controls.
  • Assist in the maintaining, testing and trouble shooting and resetting of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. 
  • Check O. R. relative humidity and temperature. Prepare necessary related reports.
  • Reset automatic doors. Check and reset clocks.
  • Calibrate instruments. Perform minor roof repairs.
  • Test fire jockey and main pumps and prepares written reports.
  • Monitor and keep elevators in good operating condition.
  • Inspect electrical distribution systems, locates short circuits, loose connections, etc. and makes minor repairs.
  • Operate department vehicles including street sweeper.
  • Responsible for the operation for CHP Complex including all Oakland satellite buildings as assigned.
  • Perform rounds of all mechanical/electrical equipment and checks their operation. 
  • Make minor repairs and issues requests for work orders for major repairs.
  • Monitor, repair, fill and test medical gas back up systems and gas outlets and prepare reports.
  • Regulate, check, adjust, start and stop all operating systems and equipment such as, but not limited to: Steam Heating Systems, Water Heating Systems, HVAC System, Pneumatic Tube Systems, Tarn Pure Systems (including monitoring and logging data), Water Treatment Systems, Kitchen Equipment, and All Control systems.
  • Clean, oil, and make minor repairs to all building equipment.
  • Perform filter changes – AHU, air boxes, fan coils, etc. and maintain filter change logs. Perform water chemical tests.
  • Ensure gas cylinders are full and in good operating condition.
  • Responsible for the proper operation and shut down of all utilities.
  • Perform Preventative Maintenance Work assignments.
  • Required level of education: High school diploma.
  • Area of education: Vocational Degree.
  • Required level of experience: 

    3 years.

     

  • Area of experience: HVAC and Refrigeration experience preferably in health care or service repair field environment.

     


    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Universal refrigeration recovery certification is preferred.
  • Stationary Engineer
  • Clearances with renewal:
    • Act 31, 33, 34, & 73


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Operating Engineer — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)

Operating Engineer at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the schedule and your recruiter’s name before you apply — this posting doesn’t list a range yet.

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# Operating Engineer

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Maintenance & Facilities
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-11-11T11:30:31.303Z

## Description

The Operating Engineer is responsible for operating, making repairs and monitoring all building systems such as HVACR, electrical power, life safety, medical gases and direct digital controls. Also responsible for snow removal, preventative maintenance, performing minor craft work and, when needed, miscellaneous outside grounds work.

**Primary Responsibilities:**
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Variable

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

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.

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  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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