Oiler

City of New YorkNew York City, NY

About The Position

The Oiler reporting directly to the Director of Plant Operations, and with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, performs professional work of difficult nature and responsibility. This position is critical to the operations of DOHMH buildings to avoid premature failure of building systems.

Requirements

  • Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment; or
  • One and one-half years of experience as described in “1" above plus graduation from an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school or completion of an approved internship program; or
  • One year of experience as described in “1" above plus an associate degree from an accredited school in mechanical technology.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the lubrication of power plant, pumping and/or construction equipment; performs related work.
  • Lubricate and clean pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors and other operating equipment.
  • Assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of this equipment.
  • Read meters, gauges, and other operating equipment.
  • Keep logs.
  • Operate lubricant filtering and purifying equipment; maintains lubricant inventory.
  • May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

Benefits

  • a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
  • a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • a tax-deferred savings program
  • a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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