Senior Stationary Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Overview
Description
Job Title: Senior Stationary Engineer (Provisional)
Job : 12516
Location: Various
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Stationary Engineering
Reports to: Supervision
Work Location: Various
Hours of Work: Various
Important Note: When submitting your application for this position, you must provide your Stationary Engineer / High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license number on your resume. If you do not provide license number along with your application, you may not be considered for this position.
Temporary/Promotion
Note:
If you are hired into this position, you must pass the next Civil Service Exam and be hired from the resulting list for this title to obtain permanent civil service status.
Salary Range: The current minimum salary for Senior Stationary Engineer is $87.71 per hour for a 40-hour week. This rate is subject to change. Benefits include night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a medical plan and a pension plan.
ResponsibilitiesSenior Stationary Engineers, under direction, are responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all utilities in large public buildings and of steam power plants, chillers, swimming pools and skating rinks. They are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment such as boilers, furnaces, pumps, fans, engines, turbines, generators, electrical equipment, heating and ventilating equipment, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems;
may operate or supervise the operation of control consoles in control rooms; are responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment in swimming pools and skating rinks; supervise assigned personnel; prepare work schedules and direct the assignment of personnel; direct and evaluate studies of operating procedures; determine and direct work procedures; keep records and write reports;
may operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties; plan, allocate and maintain inventory and supplies for preventative and emergency maintenance needs; may prepare equipment and material requisitions, including specifications and vendor bids required for operation, maintenance and repair; and may prepare scope of work for vendor contracts. All Senior Stationary Engineers perform related work.
Special
Working Conditions:
Senior Stationary Engineers may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Physical/
Environmental Conditions:
Communicating orally in a noisy environment; climbing stairs, ladders, and over equipment; standing for extended periods; walking on wet/slippery surfaces; working at substantial heights.
(Promotional) This posting is open to each employee of New York City Transit who:
- Is permanently (not provisionally) employed in the eligible title of Stationary Engineer; and
- Possesses a valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license issued by the NYC Department of Buildings; and
- Is not otherwise ineligible
Experience and License Requirements (Open Competitive):
You must meet the following requirements:
- One year of full-time experience as a stationary engineer in charge of a high pressure plant supervising at least three stationary engineers in the operation, maintenance and adjustment of high pressure boilers; and
- A valid High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer license issued by the NYC Department of Buildings (must be maintained for duration of employment).
Selection Method / Admission Letter: Candidates may be asked to participate in one or more of the following: a license and experience test, a written assessment, a practical skills assessment and/or a structured interview.
Applicants must keep their contact information up to date. The contact information in your online profile with MTA will be used to contact you. To update, visit your MTA profile or send an email to
How to ApplyIf you meet the Experience/Eligibility and License Requirements above, you can submit an online application by clicking the APPLY NOW button from the…
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