Surgical Suite Equipment Commissioning Specialist

STERIS • New Hyde Park, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to turn wrenches that save lives? Every successful operation depends on expertly installed, tested, and documented equipment. Join STERIS as a Commissioning Specialist and make world-class care possible from day one. Why this role matters Direct impact: Your work ensures patients receive safe, high-quality care the moment equipment goes live. Scale and stability: STERIS is a ~$5B global healthcare leader with ~17,000 associates (4,000+ in the field), growing organically and through acquisition. Career mobility: Advance across U.S. regions or internationally with robust training and development. Where you’ll go Primary territory: NYC, Manhattan, most of Long Island, and Northern New Jersey (as needed). Company vehicle for frequent day trips, plus periodic Monday–Friday travel with likely overnights. Some weekend work (not more than two weekends per month); hours flex to customer schedules; overtime is common but not guaranteed. Exposure to diverse projects across multiple hospital systems and, at times, other states. What you’ll tackle Coordinate with the Installation Project Manager to lock in dates aligned to deliveries and construction timelines. Confirm site readiness—rough-ins, utilities, and transport paths (doorways, elevators, corridors) match spec. Uncrate, assemble, position, level, connect utilities, and commission STERIS sterilizers, lights/booms, and related systems. Execute functional testing and capture all service documentation electronically. Leave it spotless: remove crates/packaging, wipe equipment, and address final customer questions. Must-haves HS diploma/GED and 5+ years recent mechanical experience in construction or HVAC install/repair; OR Associate’s in Electronics/Mechanical (or similar) plus 1+ year related mechanical experience. Ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours based on customer needs. Strong troubleshooting, Windows proficiency, and clear customer communication. Valid driver’s license; clean driving record. Nice-to-haves Plumbing and electrical experience (strongly preferred). Commercial plumbing and pipefitting background. Electrical schematic and blueprint reading. Machine building/assembly experience. OSHA 10-Hour certification. Compensation & benefits Competitive base salary plus a 15% differential tied to total hours worked each pay period. Overtime opportunities; annual merit review and incentive plans. Company vehicle, fuel, and maintenance covered. Company credit card, iPhone, and laptop; all business travel expenses paid. Uniforms and all necessary tools supplied. Medical, vision, prescription, dental, and life insurance. 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays. Hands-on training and development; tuition assistance. Parental leave/adoption assistance; advancement opportunities. Success profile Customer-first mindset and professional communication. Hands-on mechanical aptitude with a safety focus. Comfort navigating hospitals, construction sites, and changing priorities. Make the OR ready for its first case If you’re energized by complex installs, on-the-fly problem solving, and seeing your work directly enable patient care, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• HS diploma/GED and 5+ years recent mechanical experience in construction or HVAC install/repair; OR Associate’s in Electronics/Mechanical (or similar) plus 1+ year related mechanical experience.
• Ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours based on customer needs.
• Strong troubleshooting, Windows proficiency, and clear customer communication.
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Plumbing and electrical experience (strongly preferred).
• Commercial plumbing and pipefitting background.
• Electrical schematic and blueprint reading.
• Machine building/assembly experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Installation Project Manager to lock in dates aligned to deliveries and construction timelines.
• Confirm site readiness—rough-ins, utilities, and transport paths (doorways, elevators, corridors) match spec.
• Uncrate, assemble, position, level, connect utilities, and commission STERIS sterilizers, lights/booms, and related systems.
• Execute functional testing and capture all service documentation electronically.
• Leave it spotless: remove crates/packaging, wipe equipment, and address final customer questions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus a 15% differential tied to total hours worked each pay period.
• Overtime opportunities; annual merit review and incentive plans.
• Company vehicle, fuel, and maintenance covered.
• Company credit card, iPhone, and laptop; all business travel expenses paid.
• Uniforms and all necessary tools supplied.
• Medical, vision, prescription, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays.
• Hands-on training and development; tuition assistance.
• Parental leave/adoption assistance; advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED