Stationary Engineer

Stationary Engineer

Facilities Management & Construction (FMC) manages, operates, and maintains 56 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, as well as to long-term renovation and rehabilitation projects. 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 56 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. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operates, maintains and adjusts high pressure boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings, municipal pumping stations and incinerators;
• Takes responsible charge of a watch and directs subordinate personnel;
• May operate control consoles in control rooms;
• Makes periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment;
• Performs preventive maintenance;
• Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts;
• Reads and logs meters, gauges and other recording devices;
• Instructs and trains subordinates and other personnel;
• As directed, inspects low pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings.

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

- High Pressure boiler license issued by NYCDOB - Refrigeration engineers operating license issued by FDNY. (Must obtain prior to start of employment.) - S12 and 13 issued by FDNY (Must obtain within first 90 days of employment.) - P99 Issued by FDNY - G35 Issued by FDNY.

55a 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

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.