*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Preference will be given to applicants who are current permanent Assistant Mechanical Engineers or who took and passed the most recent Assistant Mechanical Engineer Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 3109).

NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, public restroom buildings, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

The Capital Division at NYC Parks is responsible for managing the design, construction, and administration of capital projects to expand, improve and revitalize these public spaces. Within the division, a Capital Needs Assessment Team has been established to thoroughly understand the physical condition of these assets, to allocate resources and plan capital projects accordingly.

NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, including pension, excellent health benefits, competitive vacation/sick days, and a healthy work-life balance.

Major Responsibilities

- Under supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer, perform condition assessments of mechanical engineering systems, including plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems, according to Agency guidelines, inspection protocols and state and local regulations.
- Conduct field inspections to identify defects at the system and component level, recommend interventions to improve overall asset condition and meet benchmark performance requirements.
- Prepare detailed reports to support condition assessment findings. Collect and capture additional asset information to build and improve upon the accuracy of Parks’ asset inventories.
- Maintain inspection data using NYC Parks’ asset management software systems. Analyze the data to identify trends and monitor effectiveness of NYC Parks’ proactive maintenance of assets.
- Collaborate with other Parks technical staff, including professional cost estimators, to accurately document observed conditions and propose recommended actions for mechanical systems.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 615571.

Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 615571 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting extended to 12/04/2023. Previous applicants are still to Job ID# 591264 are under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.

1. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ArcGIS Online. 2. Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software platforms. 3. Strong knowledge of NYC Building Code, Mechanical Code, Americans with Disabilities Act and Rules of the City of New York (RCNY). 4. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 5. Detail-oriented, adept at conducting research and solving problems. 6. A driver license valid in New York State.

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.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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.