Stationary Engineer

Salary: $73.9 (hourly)

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city’s land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools. We seek a qualified Stationary Engineers for 6 months (temporary position) to maintain and operate heating, refrigeration, or other types of systems essential for our operations. Major Responsibilities • Under supervision operate, maintain, and adjust steam power plant and electronic mechanical building equipment. • Operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings and pumping stations. • Make periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment. • Operate control consoles and building management systems in control rooms. • Prepare requisitions for materials and spare parts. • Instruct and train subordinates and other personnel. • Read and log meters, gauges, and other recording devices. • Perform preventative maintenance. Inspect low-pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings. Keep records and produce reports. Qualification Requirements 1. A valid Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01/Q-99*), issued by the New York City Fire Department; and 2. A valid Universal Section 608 Technician Certification issued by a certifying organization approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Certain positions require that candidates possess, within 90 days from the day of appointment, a valid certificate of fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (S-95), Citywide Standpipe Systems (S-13), Citywide Sprinkler Systems (S-12) and/or to Operate and Maintain Air Compressors (A-35), issued by the New York City Fire Department. *All required certificates must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. License Requirement 1. 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. 2. A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license Duration: 6 Months. Expected Start Date: 10/01/2026. 40 hours per week. NOTE: References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $101.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee. How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 801245. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications. *Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. If you have any questions or need a reasonable accommodation, contact: or . MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. nyc.gov/parks For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems. 2. A valid certificate for oil burning equipment issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 3. Operate, maintain and adjust a chiller plant and all associated auxiliary equipment. 4. Excellent communication and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft 365. 5. Ability to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends as needed. 6. A driver license valid in New York State.