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Stationary Engineer

  1. DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
Posted on: 09/09/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Bldg Mgnt Office

$591.20 – $591.20

Job Description

The NYC Department of Sanitation is the world’s largest sanitation department. DSNY collects more than 10,500 tons of residential and institutional garbage and 1,760 tons of the recyclables each day. While efficiently managing solid waste and clearing litter or snow from 6,300 miles of streets, the Department is also a leader in environmentalism committing to sending zero waste to landfills.

Stationary Engineer, based within the Bureau of Building and Maintenance, operates, maintains and adjusts 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; Makes periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment. Performs preventive maintenance; Takes responsible charge of a watch, and while so engaged is responsible for and directs subordinate personnel; May operate control consoles in control rooms; Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts. Instructs and trains subordinates and other personnel; Reads meters, gauges and other recording devices, and logs the data; Keeps records and makes reports; and as directed, inspects low pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings.

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

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. - A35/G35 Operate and Maintain Air Compressors - S12 Citywide Sprinkler System - S13 Citywide Standpipe System - S95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE TAKEN THE STATIONARY ENGINEER EXAM # 6101 OR CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position
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.

Job ID

734294

Title code

91644

Civil service title

STATIONARY ENGINEER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Stationary Engineer

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

2

Work location

52-35 58Th St., Woodside, Ny

  1. Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Stationary Engineer

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