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Stationary Engineer
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What they do
A Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator operates and repairs stationary mechanical equipment such as engines or boilers for buildings and industrial use.
$68,229 / year median in New York
+5% projected growth
Job Description
ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE STATIONARY ENGINEER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Division/Program Summary:
Plant Operations is committed to supporting the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's focus on protecting and promoting the health of all New Yorkers by providing comprehensive building services. These services include multiple building trades responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the agency's owned and leased sites. The Stationary Engineer position is critical to the operation of the Public Health Lab, a 24/7/365 facility. The Engineering staff monitors all critical Building and Laboratory equipment and answers to emergencies as required.Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and adjusting building maintenance systems as needed.
- Cooling tower compliance maintaining, inspecting, testing and report deficiencies.
- Operating, maintaining, and adjusting steam power plant and electromechanical building equipment.
- Making periodic inspections and minor repairs to equipment. Reading and logging meters, gauges, and other recording devices.
- Maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning HVAC, boilers, refrigeration systems, generators, condensers, and pumps.
- Operating control consoles in control rooms.
- Preparing requisitions for materials and spare parts.
- Performing related duties and attending to emergencies as they arise. Why you should work for us:
Benefits:
City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.Work From Home Policy:
Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.- Job Security
- you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
COVID-19
pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! Commitment toEquity:
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. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.STATIONARY ENGINEER
- 91644 Minimum Qualifications A valid license for High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer issued by the New York City Department of Buildings.