Stationary Engineer

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Stationary Engineer to join their Facilities Maintenance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining critical heating and cooling systems across a vast array of city facilities. Your expertise will ensure that essential equipment runs smoothly, contributing to the comfort and safety of public buildings. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, where your skills will directly impact the efficiency of city operations. If you are passionate about facility management and have the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Eligible for federal and state loan forgiveness programs

Open to qualified persons with a disability

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license required.
• Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating Machine Operator needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, engines, and pumps in public buildings.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and manage subordinate personnel.
• Inspect low-pressure boilers and prepare requisitions for materials.

Skills

Boiler Operation

Preventive Maintenance

Team Management

Equipment Inspection

Education

High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License

Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating Machine Operator

Job description

The NYC Department of Transportation's Facilities and Security Management Unit seeks to hire a Stationary Engineer to serve within the Facilities Maintenance team. DOT Facilities and Security Management supports a large portfolio of leased or City-owned facilities across more than 6 million square feet of office, yard, workshop, manufacturing, and warehouse space throughout the City.

Responsibilities:

1. Operates, maintains, and adjusts boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, and equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, and associated systems in public buildings, municipal pumping stations, and incinerators.
2. Performs periodic inspections and minor repairs on equipment.
3. Conducts preventive maintenance.
4. Manages a watch, responsible for and directing subordinate personnel during assigned shifts.
5. Operates control consoles in control rooms as needed.
6. Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts.
7. Instructs and trains subordinates and other personnel.
8. Reads meters, gauges, and recording devices; logs data and keeps records.
9. Inspects low-pressure boilers according to NYC Department of Buildings procedures.

Requirements:

• A valid license for High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer issued by the NYC Department of Buildings, maintained throughout employment.
• Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating Machine Operator (Unlimited Capacity) issued by the NYC Fire Department, maintained throughout employment.

Additional Information:

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program. Indicate this at the top of your resume and cover letter.

Eligible for federal and state loan forgiveness programs; more info at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

NYC Residency is not required.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.