Oiler

Job Description

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach to Central Park, community gardens and ice rinks. We seek qualified Oilers for 6 months (temporary positions) to help us maintain essential equipment for our operations.

Major Responsibilities

- Under direct supervision, is responsible for the lubrication of power plant, pumping and/or construction equipment; performs related work. - Lubricate and clean pumps, engines, blowers, compressors, motors, gears, ejectors and other operating equipment. - Assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. May dismantle and/or assemble equipment associated with the heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air conditioning or mechanical systems and make it operational. - Read meters, gauges, and other controls of operating equipment. - Keep logs and requisition parts as required. Maintains inventory. - Operate lubricant filtering and purifying equipment. - May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.

License Requirement A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required.

Work Location: TBD

Duration: 6 Months. Expected Start Date 10/01/2026. 40 hours per week.

NOTE: References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $101.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 801242.

All Applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The city is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

If you have any questions or need a reasonable accommodation, contact: [email protected] or [email protected].

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

nyc.gov/parks

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

OILER - 91628

Qualifications

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.

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.