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Job ID: 16895
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: NYC Transit Authority
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Description
Job Title: High Pressure Plant Tender
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: Infrastructure/HVAC
Reports to: Senior Stationary Engineer and Stationary Engineer
Work Location: Various
Hours of Work: Various
*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.
**Please be advised that new employees in the High Pressure Plant Tender job title may not immediately be assigned to work on high pressure boilers and related equipment. However, HPPTs may periodically pick new job assignments that may include work on such boilers and equipment in the order of their seniority.
Compensation :
Salary Range: The current minimum salary for High Pressure Plant Tender is $ 40 . 10 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:
High Pressure Plant Tenders , under direct supervision, tend oil, gas or coal fired high pressure boilers, incinerator furnaces and related equipment, and assist in the maintenance and repair of this equipment. They may be assigned to inspect, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related auxiliary systems and equipment. They hand fire high pressure boilers using solid fuels, and stoker equipment and incinerator furnaces using burnable refuse; clean fires; tend and operate stoker equipment, oil, gas, or coal fired high pressure boilers and incinerator furnaces, and related equipment; maintain, clean, repair and assist in the inspection and testing of high pressure boilers, incinerators, auxiliaries and related equipment; maintain, clean, repair and/or tend to, and assist in the inspection and testing of equipment and systems used in heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related auxiliary equipment, such as cooling towers, air handlers, chilled water pumps, air cleaners and filters, fans, heat exchangers, tubes, air treatment assemblies, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, and controls; may dismantle and/or assemble equipment associated with heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and mechanical systems to make it operational; requisition parts as required; and may operate a motor vehicle. All High Pressure Plant Tenders perform related work.
Some of the physical activities performed by High Pressure Plant Tenders and environmental conditions experienced are: c limbing stairs, ladders and over boiler room equipment; standing upright for extended periods of time; using vision to read small numbers and markings on gauges and equipment; using vision and hearing to avoid injury from overhead piping and rotating machinery; communicating orally in a noisy working environment; walking over wet and slippery concrete surfaces; working in areas containing gases from the combustion process and strong odors from grease, lubricants and solvents; working in confined areas inside boilers and under piping which may be dusty and dark; lifting metal objects weighing up to 60 pounds; and working with alkaline and acidic chemicals used in boiler water treatment.
Special Working Conditions: High Pressure Plant Tenders may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Qualification Requirement s :
You must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience operating and maintaining high pressure boilers or the equivalent marine experience; or
2. Not less than one year of experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school, or vocational high school or education of a relevant nature at an accredited college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade school, technical school, vocational high school, and/or college education
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:
Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed.
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 the MTA.
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.