Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, concentrated in the state's manufacturing, utilities, food processing, and chemical production sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level technician to senior plant engineer. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the most active hiring metros, anchored by large employers such as Air Products, Carpenter Technology, and Comcast that maintain substantial facilities operations throughout the state. Predictive maintenance, PLC programming, and facilities systems management are the specialties drawing the most consistent hiring activity across Pennsylvania plants and industrial campuses. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.
- Perform all essential functions of a Maintenance Technician 1 and 2.
- Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
- Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
- Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings).
- Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
- Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
- Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
- Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift.
- Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
- Handle elevator breakdowns.
- Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and the Request Program.
- Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
- Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.
Experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Must have basic working knowledge in the following areas: general plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures, and tiling painting -prep to finish basic carpentry groundskeeping.
- Must be able to read written communiques, LED read-outs, meters, and computer screens.
- Must be able to pull levers and rotate knobs, work with arms raised above head and to handle and assemble small parts using basic hand and power tools.
- Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.
- Must be able to lift 75lbs. throughout an 8-hour shift.
- Must be able to crawl into and through small spaces, climb ladders, support and carry loads of 75lbs.
- May be required to drive.
- Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.
- Perform all essential functions of a Maintenance Technician 1 and 2.
- Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
- Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
- Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings).
- Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
- Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
- Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
- Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift.
- Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
- Handle elevator breakdowns.
- Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and the Request Program.
- Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
- Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.
Experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Must have basic working knowledge in the following areas: general plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures, and tiling painting -prep to finish basic carpentry groundskeeping.
- Must be able to read written communiques, LED read-outs, meters, and computer screens.
- Must be able to pull levers and rotate knobs, work with arms raised above head and to handle and assemble small parts using basic hand and power tools.
- Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.
- Must be able to lift 75lbs. throughout an 8-hour shift.
- Must be able to crawl into and through small spaces, climb ladders, support and carry loads of 75lbs.
- May be required to drive.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Automotive
- Chemicals & Materials
- Construction & Real Estate
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a related field
- Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proficiency with programmable logic controllers and automated equipment troubleshooting
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or similar work-order systems
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures required for Pennsylvania industrial sites
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance engineer in Pennsylvania?
Most Pennsylvania employers expect at minimum an associate degree in a technical field such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering technology, though a bachelor's degree is preferred for senior roles. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued engineering license for most maintenance engineer positions, but candidates who pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers gain a competitive edge for supervisory and consulting roles. Practical hands-on experience, often gained through apprenticeships or employer training programs, carries significant weight in hiring decisions.
Which companies hire maintenance engineers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring maintenance engineers in Pennsylvania right now include HHM Hotels, Prime Healthcare Services, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of chemical producers, food and beverage manufacturers, and large healthcare systems means consistent openings appear across both urban industrial corridors and mid-state facility operations.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most maintenance engineer jobs?
The cities with the most maintenance engineer openings in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Bristol. Philadelphia leads because of its dense concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, utility companies, and large hospital systems, while Pittsburgh draws demand from steel-adjacent industrial operations and growing robotics and automation facilities, and Allentown and the Lehigh Valley region host a high volume of distribution centers and specialty manufacturing plants that rely on in-house maintenance teams.
Are there remote maintenance engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Maintenance engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site role tied to physical equipment and plant operations, so most positions require a regular presence at a Pennsylvania facility. About 19% of maintenance engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve documentation, CMMS reporting, vendor coordination, or technical support functions that can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a maintenance engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a maintenance technician or facilities technician role, which large Pennsylvania employers in manufacturing and food processing regularly fill without requiring prior engineer-level experience. Companies such as Air Products and major pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Philadelphia suburbs run structured technician training programs that feed into maintenance engineer tracks. Completing an associate degree in industrial technology at a Pennsylvania community college and earning a certification such as a CMMA or an OSHA 10 credential gives candidates a meaningful edge when applying to these entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across the state's manufacturing, utilities, and facilities sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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