Stationary Engineer

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $591 - $591 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed