Stationary Engineer (Provisional)
Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position at New York City Transit Job Title:
Stationary Engineer Job ID: 12517 Location: Various Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Information: Last Date of
Filing: Until Fil l ed Authority: New York City Transit (TA)
Department: Subways Division/Unit: Stationary Engineering Reports
to: Senior Stationary Engineer 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. *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. Compensation : Salary Range: The current
minimum salary for Stationary Engineer is $ 7 3. 9 0 per hour for a
40-hour week. This rate is subject to change. The benefits of this
position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary
differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a
comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan. 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.
Eligibility and License Requirements (Promotional) : This
examination is open to each employee of New York City Transit who
by the first date of the assessment : Is permanently (not
provisionally) employed in the eligible title of High Pressure
Plant Tender; and Possesses a valid license for High Pressure
Boiler Operating Engineer issued by the New York City Department of
Buildings ; and Is not otherwise ineligible 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. External Candidates and MTA Employees who are
not employed in the eligible title listed above: Qualification and
License Requirements (Open Competitive) : You must meet the
following requirements: 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. 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.
Selection Method / Admission Letter: Candidates may be asked to
complete an education and experience test paper and also
participate in one or more of the following assessments: written,
practical skills and/or structured interview. Applicants must keep
their contact information (email, mailing, phone) up to date. The
contact information you entered in your online profile with the MTA
will be used to contact you. You can update your address and other
contact information.by logging into your MTA profile or by sending
an email to [email protected] . How to Apply: If you meet the
Qualification or Eligibility Requirements above, you can submit an
online application by clicking on the "APPLY NOW" button from
either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page. If you
have previously applied online for other positions, enter your
Username and Password. If it is your first registration, click on
the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and
Password; then click on the REGISTER button. Requirements to be
Appointed or Promot ed : Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass
a drug screening in order to be appointed or promoted . Residency:
New York City residency is not required for this position. English
Requirement: You must be able to understand and be understood in
English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Proof of Identity: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986, 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. Driver License Requirement: 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. If you
have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident
record you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for
the duration of your employment in the title. Additional I
nformation Training: You may be required to undergo a formalized
training course during your probationary period. Failure to
successfully complete the training course may result in
termination. Probationary Period: You will be required to complete
a probationary period. If you do not successfully complete the
probationary period, you may be terminated. Other Information As an
employee of MTA NYC Transit you may be required to complete an
annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York,
if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to
change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy
maker. Equal Employment Opportunity: MTA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer, including veteran status and individuals with
disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse
backgrounds and experiences, including military service members, to
apply.
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