Oiler Jobs

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies — what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
The Mechanical Maintenance and Operations group is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repairs and operations of various mechanical systems within 55 DCAS-managed court and non-court buildings. They are also responsible for maintaining all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment for safe, reliable, and efficient operation, including seasonal tune-ups; filter, belt, steam trap replacement, lubrication and perform emergency repairs on a 24-hour basis.
Responsibilities:
Oilers, under direct supervision, are responsible for the lubrication of power plant, pumping and/or construction equipment. They lubricate and clean pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors and other operating equipment; assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of this equipment; read meters and gauges; keep logs; operate lubricant filtering and purifying equipment; maintain lubricant inventory; and may operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. All Oilers perform related work.
Some of the physical activities performed by Oilers and environmental conditions experienced are: use vision to read small numbers and markings on gauges and equipment; use vision and hearing to avoid injury from overhead piping and rotating machinery; communicate orally in a noisy working environment; climb stairs, ladders and over equipment; stand upright for extended periods of time; walk over wet and slippery concrete surfaces; work in areas containing gases from the combustion process and strong odors from grease, lubricants and solvents; work in confined areas and under piping which may be dusty and dark; lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Special Working Conditions: Oilers may be required to work shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment; or
2. One and one-half years of experience as described in “1" above plus graduation from an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school or completion of an approved internship program; or
3. One year of experience as described in “1" above plus an associate degree from an accredited school in mechanical technology.

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.

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.