Multi-Skilled Plant Operator- Full-Time- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Medicine

Posted on: July 24, 2026

Closing: August 23, 2026

Salary: Undisclosed

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

The Department of the Physical Plant at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-Time Multi-Skilled Plant Operator:

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance, installation and repair of commercial / industrial HVAC systems and HVAC & Boiler equipment
  • Testing and preventive maintenance on HVAC & Boiler related equipment
  • When needed, work with 3-phase Electric and be able to troubleshoot electrical control circuits
  • Experience with Plumbing systems; Carpentry and Lock repairs; Painting, Patching and Wall Coverings is a plus.
  • Overtime is a requirement for this position, on nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Credentials:

  • A Philadelphia Engineer's "A" License or equivalent license (Required)
  • A CFC license for handling low tonnage (chillers) cooling equipment (Required)
Candidates that do not have the required licenses listed above at the time of hire must obtain the Philadelphia Engineer's Class "A" License and the CFC License for handling low tonnage (chillers) cooling equipment and have them filed with the Physical Plant Department office within 180 days of employment.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

  • High School graduate or GED (Required)
  • A minimum of two (2) years of specialized training for HVAC (Required)
  • A minimum of 4 years full-time HVAC experience with a bona fide HVAC contractor or employer (Required)
  • Experience working with Boilers (Preferred)
  • Experience in Healthcare facilities is (Preferred)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pennsylvania Medicine

Posted on: July 24, 2026

Closing: August 23, 2026

Salary: Undisclosed

Position Type: Full Time

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