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Overview

The Building Engineer - Union position involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of various building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The role requires a proactive approach to service calls and emergency situations, ensuring the functionality of essential systems within the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • Install electrical circuits.
  • Repair restroom fixtures and plumbing systems.
  • Drain and 'safe off' systems for repairs.
  • Perform minor carpentry tasks and replace ceiling tiles.
  • Perform minor electrical tasks including bulb and ballast replacement.
  • Clean coils in air handling units and convectors.
  • Assemble, install, repair, and maintain chilled and hot water systems.
  • Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator components.
  • Requisition necessary materials for repairs.
  • Conduct routine and preventive maintenance duties.
  • Inspect mechanical and electrical systems and write reports.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

  • Mechanical Trades or Trade School certification in HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, or Plumbing.
  • Minimum of five years experience with central plant equipment and building systems.
  • Proven ability to repair electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
  • Experience in safely securing hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance.
  • Ability to braze/solder copper pipe and thread black pipe.
  • Basic carpentry skills.
  • Strong knowledge of building auxiliary systems.
  • Familiarity with general building systems.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Knowledge of safe work practices for maintenance operations.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Service Vehicle Provided
  • Location: Wayne PA
  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Wayne, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$36/hr across 162 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Wayne, PA

Wayne, PA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 321 other active welding openings from 196 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8), and Phillips Tank & Structure (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, Braddock at $31/hr, and Malvern at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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