Stationary Engineer

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 6 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

• A valid Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01/Q-99*), issued by the New York City Fire Department; and
• A valid Universal Section 608 Technician Certification issued by a certifying organization approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Certain positions require that candidates possess, within 90 days from the day of appointment, a valid certificate of fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (S-95), Citywide Standpipe Systems (S-13), Citywide Sprinkler Systems (S-12) and/or to Operate and Maintain Air Compressors (A-35), issued by the New York City Fire Department.

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

License Requirement

• 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.
• A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license Duration: 6 Months. Expected Start Date: 10/01/2026. 40 hours per week.

NOTE: References will be required upon request. 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 a $104.50 background check fee.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#

• All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

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

If you have any questions or need a reasonable accommodation, contact: Michele.Lignore-Diaz@parks.nyc.gov or Maria.Ruiz@parks.nyc.gov.

Movement in the Face of Civil Service Lists Is Prohibited

UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

nyc.gov/parks For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams

• Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• A valid certificate for oil burning equipment issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
• Operate, maintain and adjust a chiller plant and all associated auxiliary equipment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft
• 5. Ability to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends as needed.
• A driver license valid in New York State.

Residency Requirement

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.