Machinist, Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services

• DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 10/30/2025

• Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

• Exam May Be Required

Department

Architecture Eng-Phw

Salary Range:

$346.56 – $403.44

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services seeks a dynamic, highly skilled Machinist to serve within our Preventative Maintenance Program. The Machinist will be primarily assigned to specific projects within the Unit that is key and critical to the division/bureau.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Perform preventive maintenance on cooling plants.
• Overhaul fans, blowers, exhausters, pumps and compressors.
• Clean, lubricate and adjust valves.
• Inspect, maintain, repair and replace pumps and pump controls.
• Clean areas in and around cooling plant.
• Replace valves, fans, motors, gaskets, filters, belts, refrigerant oil, contactors, fuses, compressors, capacitors, bearings, sheaves, and actuators.
• Use various testing devices to locate defective parts.
• Pump down units with vacuum pump.
• Use welding equipment to repair refrigeration lines.
• Adjust RPM on motors and fans.
• Check and adjust gas pressure on heating units.
• Estimate field jobs, write detailed and accurate service reports, and maintain other documentation.
• Maintain, clean, inspect, and perform preventive maintenance on all tools, welding equipment, machining tools.
• Inspect, overhaul and repair all types of main and auxiliary stationary power plant, marine propulsion, water and disposal works equipment.
• Fabricate obsolete parts from existing parts or sketches.
• Direct subordinates in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks.
• Prepare reports and requisitions; maintain records and inventories of supplies and materials.
• Set up and operates machine shop equipment and tools, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, planers and grinders.
• Use computerized maintenance management system to report and document daily activities, maintenance, and repairs performed on system equipment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of five years of experience in a commercial/industrial facility.

• Ability to plan and organize work.

• Capable of brazing, soldering and welding.

• Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance Techniques.

• Ability and willingness to learn and practice new skills at an accelerated pace.

• Knowledge of NYC Mechanical and Electrical codes.

• Possession of EPA 608 certification: Type II or III or Universal.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website )
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at or

MACHINIST

Minimum Qualifications

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

2. At least two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist plus sufficient full-time experience as a machinist helper or an apprentice machinist, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of the required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or approved relevant training acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, up to a maximum of two and one-half years.

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

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.

Shortlist

Job ID

754156

Title code

92610

Civil service title

MACHINIST

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Machinist, Bureau Of Facilities Planning And Administrative Services

Posted until

12/28/2025

• Experience Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

455 First Ave., N.Y.

• Category:

Health

Machinist, Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services