Steam Fitter's Helper, DSF

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Education seeks a Steam Fitter's Helper to support the Division of School Facilities in maintaining and repairing heating, steam, and related systems across NYCPS facilities.

Primary duties include assisting with boilers, piping, and controls installation and maintenance, as well as supporting with welding tasks. A NYC civil service examination is required for permanent status.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time mechanical experience as a Steam Fitter's Helper within the last ten years.
• Alternatively, 1.5 years of experience plus approved trade/technical high school training to reach three years.
• Six months of acceptable experience credited per year of approved trade/technical schooling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, maintenance and repair of piping, controls and equipment for heating, compressed air, refrigerating, air conditioning, steam and hot water systems, fire suppression, cooling and sprinkler systems.
• Assist in installation of boilers, feedwater, vacuum and condensate equipment, fuel oil piping, and related equipment.
• Assist in layout of work from plans, specifications and sketches.
• Assist with welding and brazing equipment when needed.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Boiler systems

Welding

Education

Trade/vocational high school training

Tools

Welding equipment

Brazing equipment

Job description

This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. If you do not already have permanent NYC civil service status as Steam Fitter’s Helper, you will have to file to take the civil service exam for this title when offered by Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Information regarding NYC civil service exams can be found on the DCAS website. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program.

Description

Position Summary: The Steam Fitter’s Helper works within the Division of School Facilities (DSF) of the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) to ensure a safe and clean environment for all students of NYCPS system.

This position performs 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. Performs related work.

Reports to:Steamfitter

Direct Reports:N/A

Key Relationships:Relationships will be fostered with other DSF management and skilled trade staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of 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.
• Assists in the installation of boilers, feedwater, vacuum and condensate equipment, fuel oil piping, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Assists in the layout of work from plans, specifications, and sketches.
• Assists with welding and brazing equipment when needed.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory mechanical experience as a Steam Fitter's Helper acquired within the last ten years; or

2. At least one and one-half years of experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, vocational or technical high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade, vocational or technical high school.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for appointment to positions in certain agencies. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

*NewYorkCityResidencyis NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from theNewYorkCitytri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy .

REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS
Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing [e-mail] . The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.
https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/doe-employees-only/personnel-memorandum-6-2024-2025---accommodations.pdf

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/ .