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STEAM FITTER'S HELPERThis position is open to current city employees who are permanent in the civil service title of 'Steam Fitter's Helper', or to those who have registered to take exam #5132. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. The Building Maintenance Section (BMS) is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 250 Department facilities citywide. In 2023, BMS accepted 36,384 different types of job requests and responds to emergencies 24 hours per day, while also being responsible for numerous and varied command buildouts that supported Department initiatives. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will perform the following duties:Assists in doing work relating to piping and equipment for heating, air conditioning, compressed air and processing systems;Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of piping and equipment in air, steam and hot water heating, air conditioning and processing systems;Assists in the installation of boilers, feedwater, vacuum and condensate equipment;Assists in the installation of fuel oil piping and related equipment;Assists in taking on-the job measurements and lays out work from plans, specifications and/or sketches;May drive a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties; andPerforms related work.Minimum Qualifications:Three years of full-time satisfactory mechanical experience as a Steam Fitter's Helper acquired within the last 10 years; orAt least one and one-half years of full-time satisfactory mechanical experience as a Steam Fitter's Helper acquired within the last 10 years plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, vocational or technical high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade, vocational or technical school.Preferred Skills:Experience is a mustThe ability to evaluate and handle multiple projects and prioritiesExcellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills neededThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.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.
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new york, NY, 10001, US
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