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August 15, 2026

Plant Maintainer (Hospitals) / Tender (NYC H+H) Exam No. 7070 Prep course

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Prepare for the NYC Health + Hospitals Plant Maintainer/Oiler exam with in-depth classes covering boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, pumps, electrical systems, lubrication, safety, valves, steam traps, fire protection, water treatment, troubleshooting, math, diagrams, logs, and realistic multiple-choice practice tests designed to help candidates think through the exam, not just memorize answers.

What The Course Covers

  • High pressure boiler operation and components
  • Boiler safety valves, low-water conditions, blowdown, logs, gauges, and controls
  • Air handling units, filters, fans, dampers, coils, and comfort cooling
  • Hydronic systems, chilled water, condenser water, flow, pressure, and balancing
  • Refrigeration cycle, DX units, compressors, condensers, evaporators, TXVs, superheat, and subcooling
  • Pumps, pump priming, cavitation, NPSH, packing, mechanical seals, couplings, and alignment
  • Electrical basics, Ohm’s law, motors, transformers, fuses, ATS equipment, and generators
  • Grease, oil, lubrication schedules, NLGI grades, over-greasing, viscosity, and contamination
  • Bearings: ball, roller, sleeve/plain, thrust bearings, temperature, vibration, and failure signs
  • OSHA safety, PPE, machine guarding, confined spaces, ladders, and safe work practices
  • Lockout/Tagout and stored energy control
  • Steam traps, valves, PRVs, relief valves, check valves, gate valves, globe valves, and blowdown valve sequence
  • Fire extinguishers, PASS method, fire classes, sprinklers, standpipes, and fire pumps
  • Water softeners, brine regeneration, hardness leakage, deaerators, oxygen removal, and corrosion prevention
  • Basic math for meter readings, inventory, percentages, area, volume, and plant calculations
  • Prints, diagrams, schematics, equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, written comprehension, and daily log writing
  • Practice exams with tricky multiple-choice questions, close answer choices, and full answer keys

Tuition is $600. Study material will be provided as part of the course.

Classes will begin on October 12th.  All classes are on Zoom.  

Filing period for this exam is August 5th to September 22nd. 2026.  

What Will I Learn?

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a High-Pressure Plant Tender (HPPT)
  • Learn how to assist Stationary Engineers in operating high-pressure boiler plants
  • Gain practical knowledge of boilers, chillers, and cooling towers
  • Understand the operation of air handlers, pumps, motors, and air distribution systems

Course Content

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$650.00
Durations:
Lectures: 0
Students: Max
Level: All Levels
Language: English
Certificate: Yes

Material Includes

  • On-demand video
  • Downloadable resources
  • 1 year access
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of Completion

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of mechanical or HVAC systems is helpful but not required
  • Commitment to attend all scheduled classes starting July 2026
  • File for the HPPT exam in May 2026 as per schedule
  • Review all provided study materials thoroughly

Audience

  • Individuals preparing for the High-Pressure Plant Tender (HPPT) exam
  • Candidates planning to pursue the NYC Stationary Engineer License
  • Entry-level candidates interested in plant operations or HVAC careers
  • Maintenance staff and technicians looking to expand their skills