Steam Fitter

Under supervision, performs work on the vessels and facilities of the Staten Island Ferry, relating to installing, maintaining and repairing piping, controls and equipment for heating systems, compressed air systems, refrigerating systems, air conditioning systems, steam and hot water systems, fire suppression systems, cooling systems and sprinkler systems; performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS:

Responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing piping systems on ferry vessels, other floating equipment and in ferry terminals; measures cuts and neatly joins the exact lengths of pipes to assure a proper fit using appropriate tools and equipment; installs boilers, feedwater, vacuum and condensate equipment, fuel oil piping and related auxiliary equipment; lays out work from plans, specifications and/or sketches; works on CO2 system piping /bottles and HVAC systems; performs related work as assigned by the Supervisor. Performs tasks in accordance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING AS A PERMANENT STEAM FITTER, OR HAVE FILED FOR THE STEAM FITTER EXAM NO.

3104, AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FILING/PASSING, OR BE ELIGILBE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM *

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the state of New York is required for appointment in DOT.

This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT: Candidate must pass a drug screening to be appointed.

Steam Fitters are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.

TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC.

The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

TO APPLY:

For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID Number: 681023.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

WORK LOCATION:WORK LOCATION: 1 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10301

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING AS A PERMANENT STEAM FITTER, OR HAVE FILED FOR THE STEAM FITTER EXAM NO.

3104 AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FILING/PASSING, OR BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM *

Minimum Qualifications

1.Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a Steam Fitter; or

2.Not less than two and one-half years of such experience plus sufficient full-time experience as a helper or apprentice or relevant education or training to make up a total of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship or helper experience or for each year of completed approved trade or vocational school training in the steam fitting field.

License Requirement

3.For appointment to certain agencies, candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. The license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING AS A PERMANENT STEAM FITTER, OR HAVE FILED FOR THE STEAM FITTER EXAM NO. 3104 AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FILING/PASSING, OR BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM * LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the state of New York is required for appointment in DOT.
  
  This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT: Candidates must pass a drug screening to be appointed.
  
  Steam Fitters are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment. TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC.
  
  The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

55a Program

This 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New 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.

Additional Information

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.