Vacancy Details

Administrative and Central Office

Steam Fitter's Helper, DSF - 27138

Steam Fitter's Helper

N/A

Division of School Facilities

This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. If you do not already have permanent NYC civil service status as Steam Fitter’s Helper, you will have to file to take the civil service exam for this title when offered by Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Information regarding NYC civil service exams can be found on the DCAS website. 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.

Position Summary: The Steam Fitter’s Helper works within the Division of School Facilities (DSF) of the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) to ensure a safe and clean environment for all students of NYCPS system.

This position performs work 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.

Reports to: Steamfitter

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Relationships will be fostered with other DSF management and skilled trade staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of 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.
• Assists in the installation of boilers, feedwater, vacuum and condensate equipment, fuel oil piping, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Assists in the layout of work from plans, specifications, and sketches.
• Assists with welding and brazing equipment when needed. 

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

1.   Three years of full-time satisfactory mechanical experience as a Steam Fitter's Helper acquired within the last ten years; or

2.   At least one and one-half years of experience as described in "1" above 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 high school.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for appointment to positions in certain agencies. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Salary: $373.17 per day

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS

Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing ODA@schools.nyc.gov. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.

https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/doe-employees-only/personnel-memorandum-6-2024-2025---accommodations.pdf