Senior Stationary Engr. (Provisional)*

Location: Various

Full-time, regular position

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair all utilities in large public buildings and steam power plants, chillers, swimming pools, and skating rinks.
• Operate, maintain, and repair plant equipment such as boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, engines, turbines, generators, electrical equipment, heating and ventilating equipment, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Operate or supervise the operation of control consoles in control rooms.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment in swimming pools and skating rinks.
• Supervise assigned personnel, prepare work schedules, and direct the assignment of personnel.
• Direct and evaluate studies of operating procedures; determine and direct work procedures.
• Keep records and write reports.
• Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
• Plan, allocate, and maintain inventory and supplies for preventative and emergency maintenance needs.
• Prepare equipment and material requisitions, including specifications and vendor bids required for operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Prepare scope of work for vendor contracts.

Special Working Conditions

• May be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Physical activities include:
  • Communicating orally in a noisy environment.
  • Climbing stairs, ladders, and over equipment.
  • Standing upright for extended periods of time.
  • Walking over wet and slippery surfaces.
  • Working on surfaces at substantial height.

Requirements

For internal (promotional) candidates:

• Permanently employed as a Stationary Engineer with New York City Transit.
• Possess a valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license issued by the New York City Department of Buildings.

For external candidates and MTA employees not in the eligible title:

• One year of full-time experience as a stationary engineer in charge of a high pressure plant supervising at least three stationary engineers in the operation, maintenance, and adjustment of high pressure boilers.
• Possess a valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license issued by the New York City Department of Buildings (must be maintained for the duration of employment).

Selection Method

Candidates may be required to complete an education and experience test paper and participate in one or more of the following assessments: written, practical skills, and/or structured interview.

Requirements to Be Appointed or Promoted

• Pass a drug screening.
• Ability to understand and be understood in English.
• Proof of identity and right to obtain employment in the United States.
• Possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions (must be maintained for the duration of employment).

Additional Information

• May be required to undergo a formalized training course during the probationary period.
• Must successfully complete a probationary period.
• New York City residency is not required.
• May be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement if earning more than $101,379 per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

Pay

The current minimum salary for Senior Stationary Engineer is $87.71 per hour for a 40-hour week. This rate is subject to change.

Benefits

• Night and weekend salary differentials.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• A comprehensive medical plan.
• A pension plan.