Stationary Engineer (Temporary to Permanent/Multiple Positions)

City University of New York•Brooklyn, NY

35d•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. New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degree in technology and health related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies. City Tech's Buildings and Grounds Department is seeking to hire three (3) Stationary Engineers to join our hardworking and dedicated team. Buildings & Grounds at City Tech is currently recruiting for two shifts: + 2pm-10pm + 6am-2pm. IMPORTANT NOTE : Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements. In addition, individuals who are in a permanent Stationary Engineer title or who have applied for Stationary Engineer, exams #6102 or #6546, are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

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
All licenses and certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

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
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.
Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.
Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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