Second Class Stationary Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info. Distinguishing Features of the Class On an assigned shift, an incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a high or low pressure steam plant, central and remote heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, compressed air supply, multiple hearth incinerators, and auxiliary equipment. Incumbents perform work, routine in nature, requiring a knowledge of the principles of operating steam boilers, combustion and various ancillary equipment

A Second Class Stationary Engineer is assigned to a shift and works under direct supervision from a stationary engineer or designated personnel. Various tasks are assigned individually but routine performance of them is usually not subject to immediate review. Work is checked by periodic inspections and repair jobs are carefully inspected on completion.

Examples of work (Illustration Only) Operates and maintains high or low pressure boilers and related boiler room equipment such as stokers, pumps, fans and coal and ash handling machinery; Assists in the operation and maintenance of multiple hearth incinerators and related equipment such as condensate return systems, deareators, feed water preheators; Repairs and checks operating adjustments necessary to maintain multiple hearth incinerators; Repairs and checks operating adjustments necessary to maintain the heating plant in good and safe operating condition; Maintains records of operation; May make minor electrical and plumbing repairs; May assist boilermakers on major repair work; May supervise the work of one or more steam heating equipment workers; Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications PROMOTIONAL: Continuous and permanent status as a Junior Housing Project Engineer, Steam Heating Equipment Worker or Heating Equipment Service Worker in any city department for one year. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1.) Possession of a current Second Class Stationary Engineer's License issued in accordance with City Ordinances which must be presented at time of filling application

2.) Possession of a current New York State Driver's License which must be presented at time of appointment. OPEN COMPETITIVE: Possession of a current Second Class Stationary Engineer's License in accordance with city ordinance at time of filing application. and Possession of a current New York State Driver's License which must be presented at time of appointment

*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant. THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER Additional Information FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Knowledge of high and low pressure steam plant principles and practices; Knowledge of principles of combustion and practices; Skill in making plant repairs; Ability to maintain plant records; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.