Stationary Engineer
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IF YOU ARE HIRED PROVISIONALLY IN THE STATIONARY ENGINEER TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is one of the largest organizations of its kind committed to preventing andaddressing homelessness in New York City. Collaborating with other public agencies and not-for-profit partners, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers to transition from shelter into appropriate permanent housing.The Facilities and Logistics Division (F&L) is responsible for providing both direct and indirect maintenance and repair services to City owned and operated facilities using in-house skilled trade-workers, maintenance contracts and purchasing operation. F&L is responsible for monitoring DHS shelters as it relates to the maintenance of building systems. The F&L guides shelter staff on ways to improve facility conditions and the goal of this unit is to ensure funds are being spent on preventive and general maintenance to avoid premature failure of building systems.The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting one (1) Stationary Engineer to work within Facilities Operations/ Maintenance and Repair unit who will:* Operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings, municipal pumping stations and incinerators.* Make periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment.* Perform preventive maintenance.* Take responsible charge of a watch, and while so engaged is responsible for and directs subordinate personnel.* May operate consoles in control rooms.* Prepare requisitions for materials and spare parts.* Read meters, gauges, and other recording devices, and logs the data.* Keep records and make reports.* As directed, inspect low pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings.Work Location: 101-07 Farragut Road, Brooklyn NYHours/Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:00pmMinimum QualificationsA 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.55a ProgramThis 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 ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this positionAdditional InformationThe 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.