Steam Fitter

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services is seeking a Steam Fitter to install, maintain, and repair piping and heating systems across 55+ DCAS-managed buildings. You will work under supervision, read plans, and oversee helpers to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires five years of full-time steam fitting experience or equivalent training, plus a NY driver license. Residency within NYC is typically required.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Steam Fitter, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair piping, controls, and equipment for heating and related systems in 55+ DCAS buildings.
• Perform work from plans and sketches; supervise helpers; inspect and ensure safe operation of boilers and ancillary equipment.

Skills

Steam Fitter experience

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 55 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 55+ 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.

The Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Steamfitters, under supervision, perform work relating to installing, maintaining, and repairing piping, controls, and equipment for heating systems, compressed air systems, refrigerating systems, air conditioning systems, steam and hot water systems, fire suppression systems, cooling systems, and sprinkler systems. They install boilers, feed water, vacuum and condensate equipment, fuel oil piping, and related auxiliary equipment; lay out work from plans, specifications, and sketches; may work with welding and brazing equipment; and supervise the work of Steam Fitter’s Helpers.

All Steam Fitters Perform Related Work

• Some of the physical activities performed by Steam Fitters and the environmental conditions experienced are: working in hot, uncomfortable environments; working with steam leaks; using 6 inch to 4 foot pipe wrenches; using combination wrenches with a 60 pound pull; climbing ladders and scaffolds to reach equipment 25 feet above the ground; moving large and heavy sections of pipe and lifting heavy objects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Steam Fitter; or
• Not less than two and one-half years of such experience plus sufficient full-time experience as a helper or apprentice or relevant education or training to make up a total of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship or helper experience or for each year of completed approved trade or vocational school training in the steam fitting field.

Only permanent employees in the civil service title of Steam Fitter or those reachable on exam# 3104 are eligible to apply.

License Requirement

• For appointment to certain agencies, candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. The license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

55 a 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.