Stationary Engineer

New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York, Facilities Management & Construction (FMC) seeks a skilled Mechanical Maintenance and Operations professional to manage and operate high‑pressure boiler and HVAC systems across 56 public buildings. The role requires hands-on maintenance, leadership of maintenance staff, and adherence to safety protocols.

The position emphasizes on-site work, 24/7 readiness, and collaboration with architects, engineers, and facility teams to ensure energy efficiency and uninterrupted operations

Qualifications

• Valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license from NYC Buildings Department.
• Must maintain license for duration of employment.
• FDNY licenses (S12, S13, P99, G35) must be obtained within specified timelines.
• Willingness to work in shifts and be on-call for 24-hour operations.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and adjusts high pressure boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, and related HVAC equipment in public buildings and facilities.
• Directs watch and subordinate personnel; may operate control consoles in control rooms.
• Performs preventive maintenance, reads meters and gauges, logs data, and orders materials.
• Inspects equipment and performs minor repairs; ensures safe, reliable operations and energy efficiency.

Skills

Boiler operations

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License (NYC Buildings Dept)

S12/FDNY License

P99 FDNY License

G35 FDNY License

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.

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 Mechanical Maintenance and Operations group is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repairs and operations of various mechanical systems within 56 DCAS-managed court and non-court buildings. They are also responsible for maintaining all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment for safe, reliable, and efficient operation, including seasonal tune-ups; filter, belt, steam trap replacement, lubrication and perform emergency repairs on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operates, maintains and adjusts high pressure boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings, municipal pumping stations and incinerators;
• Takes responsible charge of a watch and directs subordinate personnel;
• May operate control consoles in control rooms;
• Makes periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment;
• Performs preventive maintenance;
• Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts;
• Reads and logs meters, gauges and other recording devices;
• Instructs and trains subordinates and other personnel;
• As directed, inspects low pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid license for High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer issued by the New York City Department of Buildings. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

• High Pressure boiler license issued by NYCDOB- Refrigeration engineers operating license issued by FDNY. (Must obtain prior to start of employment.)
• S12 and 13 issued by FDNY (Must obtain within first 90 days of employment.)
• P99 Issued by FDNY
• G35 Issued by FDNY

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 not required for this position

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.