ACTING STATIONARY ENGINEER B

Pittsburgh, PA; United States; On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking a Stationary Engineer B/Heavy Cleaner to manage boiler operations, maintenance, and cleaning tasks across district facilities. The role combines heavy cleaning duties with stationary engineer responsibilities to ensure safe, clean, and secure school environments.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Steam Boiler Fireman License. A strong commitment to safety and collaboration within an urban public school district is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Steam Boiler Fireman License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate switches to fire boilers and water heaters; monitor boiler room equipment.
• Perform routine boiler maintenance and inspections; ensure safe operation.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain building areas including cafeterias, classrooms and restrooms.

Skills

Boiler operation

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Stationary Engineer B

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position involves all aspects of Heavy Cleaner functions as well as Stationary Engineer B functions. These functions include firing boilers and maintenance of boiler room equipment. These positions are located at class 1,1A, 2, 3, 4, and 5 schools. Duties are split between Heavy Cleaner and Stationary Engineer. 6-7 hours of work shift is spent performing Heavy Cleaner Duties and the remainder of the shift is spent performing Stationary Engineer duties. When required, they assume the responsibility for closing the building each day and for determining (before leaving) that all doors and windows are secure, and all appropriate lighting is turned off except for night lights and checks all boilers for night operation.

Interested applicants must complete the on-line transfer application form and attach resume no later than Tuesday, October 20, 2026 .

Salary

$25.76/hour

WORK MONTHS

12 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Operate switches to fire boilers and water heaters.
2. Perform routine inspections of boilers and water heaters and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
3. Grease and oil equipment, coils, pumps, gate valves, mechanical equipment, and fittings as necessary.
4. Inspect and change filters in ventilation units as necessary.
5. Vacuum exhaust grills.
6. Insure water treatment units are functioning properly.
7. Inspect and grease air handling units and filters as necessary.
8. Service heating equipment.
9. Maintains outside of buildings by cutting grass, removing snow, salting walkways, and removing rubbish.
10. Sets up tables in cafeteria area.
11. Cleans cafeteria after breakfast programs by sweeping, spot mopping and removing rubbish.
12. Thoroughly cleans cafeteria area after lunch programs by removing tables, sweeping, mopping, and removing rubbish.
13. Cleans, sweeps and mops shower rooms, offices, and restrooms.
14. Uses automatic machines to clean, scrub and polish floors.
15. Unloads deliver trucks and places supplies and delivered items in proper storage areas.
16. Sweeps halls and classrooms.
17. Dusts and washes chalkboards and chalk trays.
18. Wipes off and cleans desktops.
19. Cleans bathroom fixture, toilets, mirrors etc.
20. Washes walls in bathrooms and classrooms.
21. Cleans fixtures, windows, and other areas that can be accesses with ladder over six feet in height.
22. Replaces light bulbs at heights more that six feet from floor.
23. Removes heavier loads of rubbish from classrooms and bathrooms.
24. Mops floors in bathrooms, classrooms and small hallways.
25. Spot cleans and mops stairwells as needed.
26. Thoroughly mops stairwells once per week.
27. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment used.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

• Steam Boiler Fireman License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Varies based on the needs of the supervisor

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

Certain transfers and promotions, pursuant to state legislation, may require an employee to obtain an act 151 clearance at a cost of $10, payable by the employee. Negative reports will be reviewed on a case by case basis and appropriate action will be taken.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position requires individuals to live in the territorial boundaries of the School District of Pittsburgh. If hired for this position you will be required to establish residence within three calendar months of your hire date with Pittsburgh Public Schools.