High Pressure Plant Tender

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in New York City seeks a High Pressure Plant Tender to tend oil/gas-fired generators and related equipment at the Staten Island Ferry and possibly Whitehall Terminal.

The role requires 40 hours per week with nights/weekends; residency is expected per city rules and FDNY certificates are preferred. Training and supervision are provided in a dynamic boiler room environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience operating and maintaining high pressure boilers or equivalent marine experience.
• Six months of approved trade or vocational training may count toward the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Tends and operates oil/gas-fired hot water generators/chillers and related equipment.
• Assists in cleaning, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of boilers, auxiliaries and related systems.
• Wipes down boilers, pumps and control boxes; sweeps and mops boiler room and machinery spaces.
• May climb ladders and use hand and powered tools in performing duties.
• Use BMS and related computerized equipment for operation and maintenance.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

BMS familiarity

Education

Trade or vocational high school training relevant to boiler operation

Tools

FDNY A-35 Certificate of Fitness

FDNY P-99 Certificate of Fitness

Job description

Under direct supervision, tends oil or gas-fired hot water generators/chillers and related equipment, and assists in the maintenance and repair of this equipment at the Staten Island Ferry. May be assigned to inspect, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related auxiliary systems and equipment. Performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS

• Tends and operates oil/gas-fired hot water generators/chillers and related equipment.
• Assists in the cleaning, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of hot water generators/chillers, auxiliaries and related equipment and systems.
• Wipes down boilers, pumps, electric control boxes, and all other equipment located in the boiler room and the machinery spaces; sweeps and mops floors in these spaces.
• May climb ladders and use hand and powered tools in the performance of assigned duties.
• Cleans and maintains boiler room and machinery spaces and rooms.
• Use computers and related computerized equipment in operating and maintaining computerized Building Management Systems (BMS).

Work Location

St. George Ferry Terminal, Staten Island and/or Whitehall Ferry Terminal, Manhattan.

Hours/Shift

40 hours/variable; including nights, weekends, and/or rotating shift.

HIGH PRESSURE PLANT TENDER - 91650

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of full-time satisfactory experience within the last ten years operating and maintaining high pressure boilers or the equivalent marine experience; or
• Not less than one year of experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade or vocational high school.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of computers preferably knowledge and experience with BMS.
• Possess FDNY A-35 Certificate of Fitness to Operate and Maintain Air Compressors.
• Possess FDNY P-99 Certificate of Fitness for Low Pressure Oil Boiler.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.