UPMC is excited to announce that we are hiring our third class of Facilities Engineering and Maintenance apprentices. This paid program offers a pathway to skilled trades through hands-on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop essential skills while working in a world-renowned health system. When the apprenticeship is successfully completed, the individual is promoted to a Journeyman-1 position and will become a part of the UPMC Career Ladder structure. This role will be a paid position at the standard hourly rate of $21.31/HR.
This apprenticeship combines full-time on-the-job training with online learning through Pennsylvania College of Technology Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship. Individuals will have the opportunity to take a PMMI certification test at the conclusion of each year. Four-year apprenticeship, four hours of class per week, and full-time on the job training.
- Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, some overtime or weekends may be required.
- Location is 5320 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh PA at UPMC Shadyside
If you are ready to start your career in a trade, look no further and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers and controls.
- Assist with installation, replacement, repair, and testing of electrical circuits, equipment, wiring, appliances, systems, lighting, signals, communication, generating and distribution equipment, and power circuits.
- Maintain, test, repair and modify heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and related temperature controls and equipment throughout the facility.
- Operate, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on high-pressure boilers, boiler auxiliaries, and other related mechanical/ life safety equipment.
- Maintain daily log, preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files.
- Complete Environmental Health and Safety competencies, attend bi-monthly safety meetings, complete Annual Mandatory training.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Age 18 at start of apprenticeship
- Achieve a score of 35% or higher on aptitude test
- Complete in-person interview
- Computer knowledge with ability to attend classes online
- Must remain in good standing with CCAC, Penn Tech, and UPMC
- Must maintain minimum grade standards
- Walking or standing for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally; lift up to 20 lbs frequently.
- Some overtime may be required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Act 34 Criminal Clearance
- Drivers License
- Position Specific Licensure/Certification: Must possess appropriate license or registration to meet code requirements, as needed.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
