What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stationary Engineer-Oakland Campus position at UPMC?
The Kamin Tower at UPMC Presbyterian (opening in January 2027) is shaping the future of hospital care — and the dedicated teams that support the environment are essential to that mission. A state-of-the-art building designed with safety, efficiency, and comfort of employees, patients, and visitors in mind, the tower offers a modern workplace where every employee can do their best work, every day.
Standing at 17 stories and 1 million square feet, the tower includes thoughtfully designed rooftop gardens, flexible outdoor spaces, and 636 all private patient rooms with the latest in patient care technology — and it takes a skilled engineering crew to keep everything operating smoothly. Whether you’re maintaining a safe and welcoming environment or keeping essential systems and equipment running, you’re contributing to the healing experience of every patient and family who walks through the doors.
This is more than a place to work; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of health care while making a lasting impact on the Pittsburgh community.
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.