The ACAA's Apprentice Stationary Engineer will report to the Stationary Engineer Foreman and support the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of stationary equipment and HVAC systems through inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities. Working alongside experienced Stationary Engineers, the apprentice will develop technical skills while learning industry standards, safety procedures, and Building Automation System (BAS) operations.

Here Is How The Apprentice Stationary Engineer Will Help

Learn to work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
Assist in developing or participating in the job safety analysis procedures.
Support the maintenance of all stationary equipment, including diagnostics and parts, tear-down/repair/rebuild of equipment, and disposal or reclamation of refrigerants according to E.P.A. standards.
Help monitor meters and gauges and automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Assist in recording data such as temperature and pressure levels of equipment specs and hours of operation.
Learn to adjust manual controls or override automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or remove equipment from service.
Assist in visually inspecting equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair and adjustment. Help change filters and clean equipment to maintain indoor air quality standards.
Assist in maintaining equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components.
Learn to oil and lubricate equipment
Assist in recording operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operators' logbook
Will shadow the Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer and monitor all HVAC and fire system controls
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

**Qualifications**

Requirements to apply for role of Apprentice Stationary Engineer are:

High School diploma or GED.
Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or ability to maintain the same.
Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (safety shoes) and hand tools.
Must adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Department of Maintenance Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy.
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**Physical Demands**

The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands and arms to reach; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.

**Conditions**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The e ployee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employee may be assigned to work 6-2, 2-10, and 10-6 shifts, seven days a week including holidays. Subject to remain on duty beyond assigned working hours to provide assistance during extenuating circumstances.

**Medical Examination**

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority's examining physician, which would include a respirator medical clearance and passing the fit test (also conducted annually).

**Drug Testing**

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

**Pre-Employment Investigation**

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

**Caring For Our Crew**

Benefits

At ACAA, we've got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.

*ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.*

*When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.*

*ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.*

ACAA's dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children's orthodontia.

Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to hel

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