NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 7 hours ago
Machinist, Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$346.56/hr - $403.44/hr
5+ years expThe NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a recognized leader in public health services seeking a skilled Machinist for their Preventative Maintenance Program. The Machinist will perform maintenance and repair tasks on cooling plants and associated equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance on cooling plants
Overhaul fans, blowers, exhausters, pumps and compressors
Clean, lubricate and adjust valves
Inspect, maintain, repair and replace pumps and pump controls
Clean areas in and around cooling plant
Replace valves, fans, motors, gaskets, filters, belts, refrigerant oil, contactors, fuses, compressors, capacitors, bearings, sheaves, and actuators
Use various testing devices to locate defective parts
Pump down units with vacuum pump
Use welding equipment to repair refrigeration lines
Adjust RPM on motors and fans
Check and adjust gas pressure on heating units
Estimate field jobs, write detailed and accurate service reports, and maintain other documentation
Maintain, clean, inspect, and perform preventive maintenance on all tools, welding equipment, machining tools
Inspect, overhaul and repair all types of main and auxiliary stationary power plant, marine propulsion, water and disposal works equipment
Fabricate obsolete parts from existing parts or sketches
Direct subordinates in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks
Prepare reports and requisitions; maintain records and inventories of supplies and materials
Set up and operates machine shop equipment and tools, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, planers and grinders
Use computerized maintenance management system to report and document daily activities, maintenance, and repairs performed on system equipment
Qualification
Required
Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist
At least two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist plus sufficient full-time experience as a machinist helper or an apprentice machinist, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of the required experience
Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or approved relevant training acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, up to a maximum of two and one-half years
Preferred
Minimum of five years of experience in a commercial/industrial facility
Ability to plan and organize work
Capable of brazing, soldering and welding
Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance Techniques
Ability and willingness to learn and practice new skills at an accelerated pace
Knowledge of NYC Mechanical and Electrical codes
Possession of EPA 608 certification: Type II or III or Universal
Benefits
Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
A tax-deferred savings program
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a Hospital & Health Care company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jose Ortiz
Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Anderson
CFO/Deputy Commissioner
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