What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Controls Specialist position at DEPT OF CITYWIDE ADMIN SVCS?
- DEPT OF CITYWIDE ADMIN SVCS
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
Job Description
The Mechanical Maintenance and Operations/Energy (MMO) group is responsible for the preventive maintenance, repairs, and operations of various mechanical systems in DCAS's portfolio. It is accountable for mandated heating systems inspection and fire suppression systems. The MMO Unit maintains all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment for safe, reliable, and efficient operation, including seasonal tune-ups, filter, belt, steam trap replacement, and lubrication, and reviews drawings with design engineers to ensure building efficiency. In addition, the MMO Energy group operates and maintains critical Energy Incentives for the Mayor 80 x 50 Plan.
Responsibilities:
- Test, maintain and replace various types of building controls related to HVAC systems, BMS, and other building systems
- Check existing control installations to determine the nature and cause of trouble and make necessary repairs and/or adjustments
- Use pneumatic and/or electrical devices to check control installations
- Make necessary adjustments to equipment set points
- Install and repair direct digital controllers
- Work with the commissioning agent to oversee new installations
- BMS Programming
Minimum Qualifications
(1) An associate degree in electrical construction and instrumentation, electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, electromechanical engineering technology, or electronic engineering technology from a college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), AND one year of full-time satisfactory experience within the last ten years in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic instrumentation and control systems, including microprocessors, and electrical and pneumatic instrumentation and control systems; or
(2) Graduation from a trade, technical or vocational school approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization with a major course of study in electrical, electronic, electromechanical or mechanical technology AND three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
(3) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization AND four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.
College education leading to a degree in one of the areas of study described in "1" above may be substituted only in "2" or "3" above for a maximum of three years of experience at the rate of 30 semester credits for one year of full-time satisfactory experience.
Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
1. To be assigned to Assignment Level II candidates must, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements noted above, possess an additional one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, for a total of five years of experience.
2. To be assigned to Assignment Level III candidates must, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements noted above, possess an additional two years of full time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, for a total of six years of experience.
License Requirement:
2. At the time of appointment or assignment to Assignment Level III, employees may be required to possess a Federal Communications Commission license for
radio repairs.
Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position: - BMS Programming - BMS troubleshooting.
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.
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Salary : $73,155
