OIL BURNER SPECIALIST

Under the supervision of the Heating Neighborhood Supervisor, the selected candidate will repair and maintain equipment and systems used in heating. Specific duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Maintain heating operations at development locations.
• Inspect, adjust and replace heating equipment i.e. safety controls, relief valves, gages etc.
• Survey and report on existing conditions of heating equipment; Monitor CHAS equipment.
• Rebuild and overhaul oil burners.
• Reset, recalibrate and adjust oil burners for maximum efficiency.
• Repair boiler/burners and distribution systems.
• Conduct tank inspections.
• Respond to all heating/hot water service disruptions; provide assistance during emergencies.
• Trouble-shoot and provide technical expertise for heating matters.

Candidates selected must be available to work and travel throughout the five boroughs; and will be required to work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Notes

• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
• Ability to use a respirator is required for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Two years of full-time experience servicing all types of oil burners and related units and controls; or
• Satisfactory completion of a course in basic commercial-industrial oil burner maintenance and one year of the full-time experience described in “1” above.

License Requirement: A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. For assignment to those positions involving oil burner installation, incumbents must possess a valid License for Oil Burning Equipment Installer, Class A.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information

• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position

OIL BURNER SPECIALIST - 91237