Oiler

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is seeking Oilers to lubricate and maintain power plant and building equipment across City facilities. The role supports FMC operations, ensuring clean, safe, and energy-efficient spaces in 56 City-owned buildings.

Oilers perform lubrication, basic repairs, read meters, keep logs, and may operate related machinery while adhering to safety standards and energy codes. Residency requirements apply for City service positions.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Experience reading meters and gauges and operating related equipment.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment and perform lifting up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate and clean pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, and other equipment.
• Assist in operation, maintenance and repair of power plant and related machinery.
• Read meters and maintain logs; operate lubrication and filtering equipment; monitor energy code compliance where required.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily building operations.

Skills

Lubrication

Equipment maintenance

Repair mechanics

Job description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission.

Our Reach Touches Every Facet Of City Government And Is Instrumental To The Successful Day-to-day Operations Of The City Of New York. Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service to all of them. It's an opportunity to provide meaningful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at NYC.GOV/DCAS to learn more about the work we do.

Facilities Management & Construction (FMC) manages, operates, and maintains 56 City-owned buildings throughout the five boroughs, working to provide clean, safe, and energy efficient space for the tenants in these public buildings. FMC is dedicated to both the daily maintenance of the public buildings, managed by Building Services, Fire & Life Safety, and other critical field staff, as well as to long‑term renovation and rehabilitation projects, which are managed by a dedicated staff of architects, engineers, and other professional technical experts. FMC also oversees the daily operations of all elevators across the DCAS public buildings portfolio.

The Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to the below:

Oilers, under direct supervision, are responsible for the lubrication of power plant, pumping and/or construction equipment. They lubricate and clean pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors, bridge cables and other operating equipment; assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of this equipment; read meters and gauges; keep logs; operate lubricant filtering and purifying equipment; maintain lubricant inventory; and may operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. All Oilers perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Oilers and environmental conditions experienced are: use vision to read small numbers and markings on gauges and equipment; use vision and hearing to avoid injury from overhead piping and rotating machinery; communicate orally in a noisy working environment; climb stairs, ladders and over equipment; stand upright for extended periods of time; walk over wet and slippery concrete surfaces; work in areas containing gases from the combustion process and strong odors from grease, lubricants and solvents; work in confined areas, at heights, and under piping which may be dusty and dark; lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Oilers are responsible in maintaining equipment so GHG emissions and local laws pertaining to energy codes are met. Oiler should obtain a fire safety directors certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment; or
• One and one-half years of experience as described in “1" above plus graduation from an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school or completion of an approved internship program; or
• One year of experience as described in “1" above plus an associate degree from an accredited school in mechanical technology.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.