Oiler

Job Description

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach to Central Park, community gardens and ice rinks. We seek qualified Oilers for 5 months (temporary positions) to help us maintain essential equipment for our operations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under direct supervision is 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. May dismantle and/or assemble equipment associated with the heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air conditioning or mechanical systems and make operational.

• Read meters, gauges, and other controls of operating equipment.

• Keep logs and requisition parts as required. Maintains inventory.

• Operate lubricant filtering and purifying equipment.

• May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

For appointment to certain positions, possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $101.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $101.25 background check fee.

Duration: Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

Work Location: To Be Determined (TBD)

HOW TO APPLY

All Applicants:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 748830.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: References will be required upon request. If you have any questions or need a reasonable accommodation, contact: michele.lignore- [email protected] or [email protected].

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

OILER - 91628

Qualifications

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.

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.

Salary Min: $ 69.44

Salary Max: $ 69.44