The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Posted
- Sep 2
The Building Engineer maintains all facility equipment in good working order including all HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, foodservice, custodial and life safety equipment. In addition, the position requires that both minor and major repairs be performed on said equipment as needed. When necessary, the building engineer escorts and assists various personnel throughout the facility including inspectors, contractors, designers and administrators. Finally, during large events, the engineer provides standby coverage and responds to any immediate needs of the event staff such as regulating temperature, electrical tie-ins, lighting management and taking radio calls.
What you'd do
- Perform preventative maintenance on all pertinent building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, foodservice and life safety systems.
- Troubleshoot and perform any necessary repairs to existing equipment and provide required repair parts information for timely purchases.
- As needed, complete the installation of new equipment such as foodservice appliances, motors, lighting fixtures, shelving units and plumbing components.
- On event days, provide any necessary preparations for the staff and standby coverage which includes responding to radio calls and monitoring the fire panel.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the Lead Building Engineer with regard to improving outcomes, increased sustainability and long-term success.
- Complete work orders as assigned by the Lead Building Engineer. This includes the use of a cloud-based work order system accessible by smart phone or tablet.
What they want
- Possess a High School Diploma, GED or college degree
- Strongly prefer candidates with an electrical or plumbing background
- Demonstrate comfort in the use of scissor lifts, genie lifts and ladders
- Knowledgeable use of hand tools, power tools, machine tools and diagnostic tools
- Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and building blueprints
- Some experience across multiple disciplines such as HVAC, electrical and carpentry
- Proficiency working with electrical gear including panels, breakers and motors
- Appropriate combination of training and experience in building operations
- Ability or willingness to learn A/V fundamentals in supporting live events
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Outlook and Word
What you get
- Starting pay of $38.36 per hour
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days and personal days
- Comp time available for overtime hours
- Central Pension Fund with optional 401k
- Short and long-term disability
- Complimentary parking pass
- Starts
- 2026-08-25