Operating Engineer

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Operating Engineer responsible for operating and maintaining all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on campus. This full-time position requires a strong background in building automation systems and a minimum class 4 City of Pittsburgh Power Engineers License or equivalent.

Applicants should have at least three years’ experience in similar roles and be able to handle physical labor, including lifting and confined space work. The work schedule includes nights and weekends, ensuring critical system functionality.

Qualifications

• Minimum class 4 City of Pittsburgh Power Engineers License or equivalent NIULPE.
• Universal CFC Certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience monitoring and operating building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance duties as directed.
• Monitor and operate building automation system hardware, software, sensors, and components.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Operation

Preventive Maintenance

Building Automation Systems

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Plumbing Systems Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Operating Engineer

The Operating Engineer is responsible for properly operating all mechanical systems; for performing selected preventive and corrective maintenance duties as directed; for monitoring and operating building automation system hardware, software, sensors, and components. The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, preventive and corrective maintenance for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This position requires a minimum class 4 City of Pittsburgh Power Engineers License or equivalent NIULPE, Universal CFC Certification, preferred five years’ experience as a licensed stationary or operating engineer: a minimum of three years’ experience monitoring and operating building automation systems controlling a large and complex physical plant. Computer‑based energy management systems and DDC control experience preferred. Incumbent must be mobile around campus, be able to lift 50 pounds, crawl into confined spaces including manholes and utility tunnels as well as maneuver around small areas and be able to lift equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions

Incumbent must be able to be mobile around campus, be able to lift 50 lbs., crawl, and have above average sensory perception; must possess valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Physical Effort

Incumbent will be required to climb ladders, crawl into confined spaces including manholes, and utility tunnels. Also, must be able to maneuver around small areas and be able to lift equipment and supplies.

Assignment Category

Full‑time regular

Job Classification

Union Eligible.95 Pittsburgh.Operating Engineer

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required

3

Work Schedule

Sunday & Monday 10pm - 6am; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am - 2pm

Work Arrangement

On‑Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume