About the posting
“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.”
Read the full posting on City of New York's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 11, 2026.
Pay in context
City of New York does not list pay for this role. 36 percent of skilled trades and maintenance postings in New York, NY do; their median is $80,000.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 10, 2026, 13 days ago, and seen on City of New York's careers page today.
At 13 days old, it is under the 18-day median.
City of New York's postings we have seen close took a median of 3 days.
City of New York at a glance
City of New York has 1077 open postings that we can see, 16 in skilled trades and maintenance; 3 percent list pay.
The application
Applying goes through SmartRecruiters.
This employer's system needs an account on their side; we guide you through the steps.
Place and cost of living
On site in New York, NY; prices in NY run 8 percent above the US average.
More skilled trades and maintenance jobs in New York, NY that list pay
The skilled trades and maintenance market in New York, NY
36 skilled trades and maintenance postings in New York, NY are open right now, from 15 employers.
Half of them have been open 18 days or less.
From City of New York's posting
This is City of New York's own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on City of New York's site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
Apply on City of New York's site
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.
nyc.gov/parks
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.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.