About the position
The Stationary Engineer position at City College of New York (CUNY) involves the operation, maintenance, adjustments, testing, and repair of various systems within public buildings, including steam power plants, air conditioning systems, chiller plants, and fire protection systems. Under general supervision, the engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all electro-mechanical building equipment and related auxiliary systems are functioning optimally. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing and maintaining equipment such as gas and oil-fired boilers, furnaces, steam reducing stations, engines, turbines, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, generators, motors, and water treatment systems. The engineer will also oversee cooling towers, condensers, evaporators, and emergency generators, ensuring that all systems are operational for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and lighting in public buildings. In addition to equipment operation, the Stationary Engineer will perform periodic inspections and repairs, schedule and oversee preventive maintenance, and direct the work of subordinate personnel, including oilers and high-pressure plant tenders. The engineer will take responsible charge of a watch, supervising and directing subordinates while addressing emergency repairs as needed. Operating control consoles in control rooms for building maintenance and automation systems is also a key responsibility. The engineer will adjust HVAC systems' water chemistry through testing and treatment, prepare requisitions for materials and spare parts, and maintain logs and records of equipment performance and maintenance activities. The position requires a valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license and additional certifications related to refrigerating machines and fire safety. The role may involve physical activities in confined areas, including boiler rooms and HVAC systems, and requires the handling of chemicals and working around hazardous materials. All licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, repair, and adjust gas and oil-fired boilers, furnaces, and steam reducing stations.
- Perform periodic inspections and repairs of HVAC equipment.
- Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance activities.
- Direct the work of oilers and high-pressure plant tenders assigned to HVAC operations.
- Take responsible charge of a watch and supervise subordinate personnel during operations.
- Address emergency repairs as required during watch.
- Operate control consoles for building maintenance and automation systems.
- Adjust HVAC systems' water chemistry through testing and treatment.
- Prepare requisitions for materials and spare parts according to College procedures.
- Orient, train, and monitor subordinates on plant operations and safety protocols.
- Read meters, gauges, and recording devices, keeping logs of readings.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports regarding HVAC maintenance and repair.
Requirements
- 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.
- For certain Colleges, a valid Citywide Standpipe Certificate (S13) may be required.
- For certain Colleges, a valid Citywide Automatic Sprinkler Certificate (S12) may be required.
- For certain Colleges, a valid Interior Fire Alarm Certificate may be required.
- For certain Colleges, a valid Pool Operator’s certificate may be required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a public building environment.
- Knowledge of safety regulations related to HVAC systems.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and handle hazardous materials.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans for employees and eligible dependents.
- Competitive retirement and pension benefits.
- Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study.
- Generous paid time off.
- Access to academic, arts, and athletic programs on campus.
- Opportunities for professional development.
