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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Stationary Engineer (Provisional)

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73.90/hr - $73.90/hr

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is a key player in public transportation services in New York City. They are seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain steam power plants and building equipment, ensuring optimal functioning and safety in various municipal facilities.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Stationary Engineers, under supervision, operate, maintain and adjust steam power plant and electro-mechanical building equipment

They operate, maintain and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, chillers, cooling towers, including equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings, municipal pumping stations and incinerators; make periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment; perform preventive maintenance; take charge of a watch, and while so engaged are responsible for and direct subordinate personnel; may operate control consoles in control rooms; prepare requisitions for materials and spare parts; instruct and train subordinates and other personnel; read meters, gauges, and other recording devices and log the data; keep records and write reports; as directed, inspect low pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings; may operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work

Special Working Conditions: Stationary Engineers may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

Some of the physical activities performed by Stationary Engineers and environmental conditions experienced are: working in confined areas in a physical plant, including a boiler room, heating room, and/or ventilating room; walking up and down stairs; climbing up and down ladders; handling chemicals; and being around hazardous materials, such as asbestos and infectious waste

Qualification

High Pressure Boiler LicenseCertificate of FitnessMechanical Equipment OperationPreventive MaintenanceRecord Keeping

Required

Possess 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

You must provide your Stationary Engineer / High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license number on your resume

You must pass the next Civil Service Exam and be hired from the resulting list for this title to obtain permanent civil service status

You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed or promoted

You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position

You must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with MTA Bus Company

At the time of appointment or promotion, you must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of this title. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment in the title

Preferred

For certain positions candidates will also be required to obtain, within 90 days from the day of appointment, a valid certificate of fitness for Standpipe, Automatic Sprinkler and/or Air Compressor issued by the New York City Fire Department

Benefits

Night and weekend salary differentials

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

A comprehensive medical plan

A pension plan

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834