Hospital Surgical Equipment Installation Technician

Build safer hospitals. Advance your craft.

Love solving mechanical puzzles and seeing your work make a difference for patients? With STERIS, you’ll install mission-critical equipment in operating rooms and sterile processing areas—ensuring hospitals deliver high-quality care every day.

Is this you?

• Hands-on expert who thrives around construction and HVAC environments.
• Comfortable reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Customer-focused communicator who owns quality and safety.
• Ready for a travel-heavy schedule with variable hours and occasional overnights.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate installation timing with the Installation Project Manager, site construction teams, and equipment deliveries.
• Confirm rough-in dimensions and utilities align to specifications; verify transport paths (doorways, elevators, hallways).
• Uncrate, assemble, position/lift into place, level, connect utilities, and test STERIS sterilizers, surgical lights/booms, and related systems.
• Complete all service documentation electronically.
• Finish strong: remove and dispose of packing/crating, wipe down equipment, remove fingerprints, and answer Customer questions before leaving.

Travel rhythm

• Designated territory travel via company vehicle.
• Day trips and possible Monday–Friday trips.
• Some weekend work (not to exceed 2 weekends per month).
• Overtime is common but not guaranteed.
• High travel/commute with significant driving and likely overnight stays.

Territory focus

• NYC, Manhattan, most of Long Island, and Northern NJ when needed.
• Exposure to diverse projects across hospital systems; may include travel to other states.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED + 5+ years recent mechanical experience in construction or HVAC installation/repair; OR Associate’s in Electronics, Mechanical, or similar + 1+ year related mechanical experience.
• Plumbing and electrical experience strongly preferred.
• Technical and troubleshooting strength; adaptable to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with Customers.
• Proficient with computers and Windows software.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including outside normal business hours.
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record.

Technical proficiencies

• Commercial Plumbing
• Electrical Schematics
• Machine Building/Assembling
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Pipefitting Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Why STERIS

• Competitive base pay with a 15% differential based on total hours worked in the pay period
• Overtime opportunities
• Annual merit review and incentive plans
• Company vehicle, fuel, and maintenance
• Company-provided credit card, iPhone, and laptop
• Business travel and related expenses paid
• Uniforms and all necessary tools provided
• Medical, vision, prescription, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Tuition assistance
• Parental leave/adoption assistance
• Opportunities for advancement

Grow with a leader

Join a $5 billion global organization with ~17,000 associates, including 4,000+ field-based professionals. With STERIS, you’ll gain exposure to diverse hospital systems, advance your craft, and build a long-term career path in the U.S. and globally.