The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The Department of Correction has an opportunity for a Supervisor Steam Fitter. The qualified candidate supervises, directs and is responsible for the work of Steam Fitters, Steam Fitter's Helpers and other assigned personnel relating to piping, controls and equipment for heating systems, compressed air, sprinkler systems, refrigeration, air conditioning and cooling apparatus. The incumbent will schedule, direct and supervise pertinent work in altering, repairing, extending and maintaining piping, controls and equipment in heating systems, compressed air, steam and hot water systems, sprinkler systems, refrigeration, air conditioning, cooling apparatus and processing systems; supervise and direct work relative to the installation of boilers, feedwater, vacuum and condensate pumps and related auxiliary equipment; prepare and initiate work assignments and job priorities and makes decisions relative to methods of doing work; prepares requisitions for tools, materials and equipment; check jobs in progress and completed work assignments for compliance with work standards, job orders, codes and/or specifications; may inspect existing facilities and equipment to determine the need for repairs, alterations and/or maintenance; maintain records and prepare reports; ensures that subordinates observe adequate safety precautions; and perform related duties.

SUPERVISOR STEAMFITTER - 91971

Qualification Requirements
1. Six years of full-time experience as a Steam Fitter acquired within the last fifteen years, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

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.

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New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.