Stationary Engineer (Four Vacancies)

City University of New York • New York, NY

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, is responsible for the operation, maintenance, adjustments, testing and repair of steam power plant, air conditioning, chiller plant, fire protection systems, electro-mechanical building equipment and related auxiliary systems in public buildings; performs related work. Operates, maintains repairs and adjusts manuals and automatic gas and oil fired boilers, furnaces, steam reducing stations, engines, turbines , pumps, valves, heat exchangers, generators, motors, water treatment systems, cooling towers, condensers, evaporators, emergency generators and associated equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and lighting in public buildings. Performs periodic inspections of equipment and repairs of such equipment. Schedules, performs and may oversee preventive maintenance. Directs the work of oilers, high-pressure plant tenders and other subordinate personnel assigned to HVAC plant operations. Takes responsible charge of a watch and while so engaged, supervises and directs subordinates personnel; addresses emergency repairs as required. Operates control consoles in control rooms for building maintenance and building automation systems. Adjusts HVAC systems water chemistry through testing, treatment, retesting and recording of readings. Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts in accordance with College procedures. Orients, trains and monitors subordinates and other personnel on plant operations and job related safety. Reads meters, gauges and other recording devices keeping logs of same. Prepares and maintains records and makes reports of both a technical and informational nature regarding HVAC maintenance and repair.

Requirements

• A valid License for High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer issued by the New York City Department of Buildings.
• A valid certificate of qualification for Refrigerating Machine Operator (unlimited Capacity) issued by the New York City Fire Department and a Universal CFC Certificate issued by EPA for Handling Refrigerants.
• A valid Citywide Standpipe Certificate issued by the New York Fire Department (S13)
• A valid Citywide Automatic Sprinkler Certificate issued by the New York City Fire Department (S12)
• A valid Interior Fire Alarm Certificate issued by the New York City Fire Department
• A valid Pool Operator's certificate issued by a Qualified Swimming Pool Water Treatment Operator Provider
• Takes responsible charge of watch in High-Pressure Boiler Plants. Must possess the experience and ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot boiler plant issues.
• Replace centrifugal pump mechanical seals and complete pump alignment.
• Replace cooling tower motor drive flexible couplings and complete alignment.
• Posses the physical stamina to complete rounds of all mechanical spaces of our 13 buildings across 36 acres.
• Possess a valid Citywide Standpipe Certificate (S-13) issued by the FDNY.
• Possess a valid Citywide Automatic Sprinkler Certificate (S-12) issued by the FDNY
• Takes responsible charge of watch in 12,000-ton Chiller Plant. Must possess the experience and ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot chiller plant issues.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains repairs and adjusts manuals and automatic gas and oil fired boilers, furnaces, steam reducing stations, engines, turbines , pumps, valves, heat exchangers, generators, motors, water treatment systems, cooling towers, condensers, evaporators, emergency generators and associated equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and lighting in public buildings.
• Performs periodic inspections of equipment and repairs of such equipment.
• Schedules, performs and may oversee preventive maintenance.
• Directs the work of oilers, high-pressure plant tenders and other subordinate personnel assigned to HVAC plant operations.
• Takes responsible charge of a watch and while so engaged, supervises and directs subordinates personnel; addresses emergency repairs as required.
• Operates control consoles in control rooms for building maintenance and building automation systems.
• Adjusts HVAC systems water chemistry through testing, treatment, retesting and recording of readings.
• Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts in accordance with College procedures.
• Orients, trains and monitors subordinates and other personnel on plant operations and job related safety.
• Reads meters, gauges and other recording devices keeping logs of same.
• Prepares and maintains records and makes reports of both a technical and informational nature regarding HVAC maintenance and repair.

Benefits

• CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
• we offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/ pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
• Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
• CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.
• Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.
• Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits.
• Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees