Stationary engineer

• DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION

Posted On: 10/03/2025

• Full-Time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

• Exam May Be Required

Department

CW SHOPS

Salary Range:

$73.90 – $73.90

Job Description

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city’s land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools. We seek a qualified Stationary Engineers for 5 months (temporary position) to maintain and operate heating, refrigeration, or other types of systems essential for our operations.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under supervision operate, maintain, and adjust steam power plant and electronic mechanical building equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings and pumping stations.
• Make periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment.
• Operate control consoles and building management systems in control rooms.
• Prepare requisitions for materials and spare parts.
• Instruct and train subordinates and other personnel.
• Read and log meters, gauges, and other recording devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance. Inspect low-pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings. Keep records and produce reports.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS


Certain positions require that candidates possess, within 90 days from the day of appointment, a valid certificate of fitness for Standpipe, Automatic Sprinkler and/or Air Compressor issued by the New York City Fire Department.


Certain positions require that candidates possess, on date of appointment, a valid Certificate of Equivalent Instruction and/or a Restricted Asbestos Investigator Certificate issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.


Certain positions require that candidates possess, on the date of appointment, a Certificate for Hazardous Materials, issued by an OSHA-approved program.


A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have a moving violation, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.


A valid Refrigerating System Operating Engineer Certificate, issued by the New York City Fire Department.


A valid Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certificate (EPA 608 Certificate) issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.


All required certificates must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.


Duration: Fall 2025 to 4/04/2026


Work Location: To Be Determined (TBD)


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.


HOW TO APPLY


All Applicants:


Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 748821.

• 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: [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)


STATIONARY ENGINEER - 91644

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems. 2. New York State 7G Pesticide Applicator or Technician’s certificate issued by NYSDEC. 3. Possession of “Certified Pool Operator” certificate. 4. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as Infor or Archibus proficiency in Microsoft Office. 5. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 6. Ability to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends as needed.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at

Residency Requirement

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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.

Shortlist

Job ID

748821

Title code

91644

Civil service title

STATIONARY ENGINEER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Stationary Engineer

• Experience Level:

  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

5

Work location

Randalls Island 5-Boro Shops

• Category:

  Building Operations & Maintenance

Stationary Engineer