Stationary Engineer

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city’s land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools. We seek a qualified Stationary Engineers for 6 months (temporary position) to maintain and operate heating, refrigeration, or other types of systems essential for our operations.
Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision operate, maintain, and adjust steam power plant and electronic mechanical building equipment.
- Operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings and pumping stations.
- Make periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment.
- Operate control consoles and building management systems in control rooms.
- Prepare requisitions for materials and spare parts.
- Instruct and train subordinates and other personnel.
- Read and log meters, gauges, and other recording devices.
- Perform preventative maintenance. Inspect low-pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings. Keep records and produce reports.
Qualification Requirements
1. A valid Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01/Q-99*), issued by the New York City Fire Department; and
2. A valid Universal Section 608 Technician Certification issued by a certifying organization approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Certain positions require that candidates possess, within 90 days from the day of appointment, a valid certificate of fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (S-95), Citywide Standpipe Systems (S-13), Citywide Sprinkler Systems (S-12) and/or to Operate and Maintain Air Compressors (A-35), issued by the New York City Fire Department.
*All required certificates must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
License Requirement
1. 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.
2. A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license
Duration: 6 Months. Expected Start Date: 10/01/2026. 40 hours per week.
NOTE: References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $101.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 801245.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
*Posting period extended to 10/26/2026. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. If you have any questions or need a reasonable accommodation, contact: Michele.Lignore-Diaz@parks.nyc.gov or Maria.Ruiz@parks.nyc.gov.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
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For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
STATIONARY ENGINEER - 91644
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.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No