Stationary Engineer: High-Pressure Boiler Specialist

City of New York; 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

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