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The City University of New York · 5 months ago

Stationary Engineer (Temporary) - Revised and Reopened

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$149K/yr - $149K/yr

3+ years exp

The City University of New York is seeking a temporary Stationary Engineer for Brooklyn College's HVAC Department. The role involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of various heating and cooling systems in public buildings, ensuring efficient performance and safety compliance.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operates, maintains repairs and adjusts manuals and automatic gas and oil fired boilers, furnaces, steam reducing stations, engines, turbines , pumps, valves, heat exchangers, generators, motors, water treatment systems, cooling towers, condensers, evaporators, emergency generators and associated equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and lighting in public buildings

Performs periodic inspections of equipment and repairs of such equipment

Schedules, performs and may oversee preventive maintenance

Directs the work of oilers, high-pressure plant tenders and other subordinate personnel assigned to HVAC plant operations

Takes responsible charge of a watch and while so engaged, supervises and directs subordinates personnel; addresses emergency repairs as required

Operates control consoles in control rooms for building maintenance and building automation systems

Adjusts HVAC systems water chemistry through testing, treatment, retesting and recording of readings

Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts in accordance with College procedures

Orients, trains and monitors subordinates and other personnel on plant operations and job related safety

Reads meters, gauges and other recording devices keeping logs of same

Prepares and maintains records and makes reports of both a technical and informational nature regarding HVAC maintenance and repair

Qualification

High Pressure Boiler LicenseRefrigerating Machine Operator CertificateUniversal CFC CertificateBuilding Management Systems KnowledgeHVAC Controls ExperienceElectrical Control Schematics ReadingPool Operator CertificateSupervisory SkillsPreventive MaintenanceTechnical Reporting

Required

A valid License for High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer issued by the New York City Department of Buildings

A valid certificate of qualification for Refrigerating Machine Operator (unlimited Capacity) issued by the New York City Fire Department

A Universal CFC Certificate issued by EPA for Handling Refrigerants

Preferred

Knowledge in the operation, trouble shooting and repair of BMS systems (Building Management Systems) such as Johnson Controls and American Auto Matrix

Knowledge of service and repair for High Pressure Steam Reducing Stations controls including replacement of diaphragms

Knowledge/Experience in use of computers - Able to utilize Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook Email

Knowledge/Experience in the reading of electrical control schematics as necessary to trouble shoot VFD controls (Variable Frequency Drives) and Split AC Units

2 to 4 years of hands-on work experience in the servicing, repairing and maintaining HVAC controls components such as electromechanical/pneumatic/DDC Controls, VAV boxes, reheat control valves and Low voltage controls including the use of a multi meter

3 to 5 years of experience managing HVAC personnel in higher education and/or hospital scenarios

3 to 5 years Direct experience in the trouble shooting and repair DX/split A/C System on both control and Refrigerant Circuits

Experience developing material lists for necessary HVAC repairs and acquiring computerized quotes of said material/services

Pool operator certificate and pool operation experience

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.

Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.

Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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