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Stationary Engineer (Provisional) Job ID: 12517 Business Unit: New York City Transit Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: NYC Transit Authority Date Posted: Jan 7, 2026 Description 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 [emailu00a0protected] . How to Apply: If you meet the Qualification or Eligibility Requirements above, you can submit an online application by clicking on the